Atlantic Side of the World War II Memorial

by David Morefield

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Atlantic Side of the World War II Memorial

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David Morefield

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In between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument stands the World War II Memorial. The World War II Memorial honors the more than 16 Million who served int he armed forces of the U.S. More than 400,000 of those died and the entire Country supported the war effort by conserving on metal and buying war bonds. World War II was the defining event of the 20th century, where many of the countries of the world were involved on one level or another. The memorial was opened to the public on April 29, 2004 and was dedicated a month later on May 29th. Located on 17th Street between Constitution and Independence Avenues, the memorial covers a massive expanse that takes up the entire width of the Washington Mall.

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September 3rd, 2014

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