World War II Memorial

Places of Interest/World War II Memorial

World War II Memorial Overlooking most of the World War II Memorial on the National Mall between the Reflecting Pool and the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.

Memorial Entrance Area Entrance area to the World War II Memorial.

Overview A look at the World War II Memorial with the Lincoln Memorial in the distance behind it.

World War II Memorial Opened to the public on April 29, 2004 and dedicated by President George W. Bush on May 29, 2004.

Entry Stone This stone greets visitors as they enter the World War II Memorial on 17th Street NW.

Pacific Arch Two triumphal arches are on the memorial. This is the one for the Pacific and the other is for the Atlantic.

WWII Memorial Looking towards the Atlantic Arch.

Fountain Looking at the large fountain in the center of the memorial.

WWII Memorial Looking at the memorial with the Washington Monument in the background.

Pacific Arch Looking towards the Pacific Arch.

56 Pillars Each pillar has the name of one of the 48 U.S. states and its territories as of 1945 inscribed on it.

More Pillars More of the pillars at the World War II Memorial in Washington D. C.

Crowded Day The World War II Memorial had only been open for about two months before I visited in 2004. It was certainly a tourist draw that day!

Atlantic Arch Looking towards the Atlantic Arch.

Warld War II Memorial Looking towards the Washington Monument.

World War II Memorial Looking towards the Pacific Arch.

World War II Memorial The back side of the memorial is a great place to have your photo taken with the Washington Monument in the background.