World War II Memorial Photos

By Rachel Cooper

Updated 03/31/19

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    World War II Memorial Photos

    Photo © Rachel Cooper, licensed to About.com, Inc.

    The World War II Memorial, the newest monument on the National Mall in Washington DC, is a beautiful place to visit and pay your respects to World War II veterans. Read more about the World War II Memorial.

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    Another View of the World War II Memorial

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    The World War II Memorial, the newest monument on the National Mall in Washington DC, is a beautiful place to visit and pay your respects to World War II veterans. Read more about the World War II Memorial.

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    Fountain Closeup

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    Read more about the World War II Memorial.

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    Full View of World War II Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial

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    The World War II Memorial is in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Read more about the World War II Memorial.

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    Pacific Tower

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    The World War II Memorial has two 43-foot arches, representing the war's Atlantic and Pacific theaters. This is the Pacific side. Read more about the World War II Memorial.

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    Atlantic Tower

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    The World War II Memorial has two 43-foot arches, representing the war's Atlantic and Pacific theaters. This is the Atlantic side. Read more about the World War II Memorial.

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    Stars

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    The Freedom Wall’s 4,000 gold stars honor the more than 400,000 Americans who gave their lives in World War II. Read more about the World War II Memorial.

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    Quote of Harry S. Truman

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    The words of Harry S. Truman are a reminder of the tragic years of World War II.
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    Remembering D-Day

    Photo courtesy of the National Park Service
    As a part of the World War II Memorial in Washington DC, these words are in honor of D-Day, June 6, 1944.
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    World War II Memorial

    Photo courtesy of the National Park Service

    Read more about the World War II Memorial.