United States Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. Guide Things To Do Essentials Restaurants Nightlife Where to Stay Neighborhoods Events Getaways All Washington, D.C. World War II Memorial Photos Written by Rachel Cooper Facebook Twitter Linkedin Rachel Cooper is a travel writer who has lived in the Washington, D.C., area for more than 25 years. She is also the author of several books covering the capital and mid-Atlantic regions. Tripsavvy's Editorial Guidelines Rachel Cooper Updated 06/10/19 Share Pin Email Rachel Cooper 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. 01 of 08 Another View of the World War II Memorial 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. Continue to 2 of 8 below. 02 of 08 Fountain Closeup Photo © Rachel Cooper, licensed to About.com, Inc. Read more about the World War II Memorial. Continue to 3 of 8 below. 03 of 08 Full View of World War II Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial Photo © Rachel Cooper, licensed to About.com, Inc. The World War II Memorial is in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Read more about the World War II Memorial. Continue to 4 of 8 below. 04 of 08 Pacific Tower Photo © Rachel Cooper, licensed to About.com, Inc. 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. Continue to 5 of 8 below. 05 of 08 Atlantic Tower Photo © Rachel Cooper, licensed to About.com, Inc. 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. Continue to 6 of 8 below. 06 of 08 Stars Photo © Rachel Cooper, licensed to About.com, Inc. 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. Continue to 7 of 8 below. 07 of 08 Quote of Harry S. Truman Photo © Rachel Cooper, licensed to About.com, Inc. The words of Harry S. Truman are a reminder of the tragic years of World War II. Continue to 8 of 8 below. 08 of 08 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. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Share Pin Email Tell us why! Submit