World War II Memorial Photos

By Rachel Cooper

Updated 05/15/17

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    World War II Memorial Photos

    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.

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    Another View of the World War II Memorial

    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.

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    Fountain Closeup

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

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    Full View of World War II Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial

    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.

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    Pacific Tower

    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.

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    Atlantic Tower

    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.

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    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.

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    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.
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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.