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1. www.wwiimemorialfriends.org › designThe Design of the National WWII Memorial

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   The National World War II Memorial design recognizes that the site itself pays special tribute to America’s WWII generation. The Memorial design creates a special place within the vast openness of the National Mall to commemorate the sacrifice and celebrate the victory of WWII, yet remains respectful and sensitive to its historic surroundings.

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3. www.historynet.com › world-war-ii-memorial-designThe Design of the World War II Memorial - HistoryNet

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   Aug 19, 1999 · The shrine’s design includes an oval-shaped memorial plaza that conforms to the existing undulating landscape. Cascading stairs and ramps descend from the ceremonial entrance on 17th Street to the plaza level 7 feet below. Arched entries overlook the memorial plaza and the Rainbow Pool.

4. www.nps.gov › wwii › learnHistory & Culture - World War II Memorial (U.S. National Park ...

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   History & Culture. The World War II Memorial honors the service of 16 million members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, the support of countless millions on the home front, and the ultimate sacrifice of 405,399 Americans. On May 29, 2004, a four-day “grand reunion” of veterans on the National Mall culminated in the ...

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   What is the National World War II memorial design?

   • The National World War II Memorial design recognizes that the site itself pays special tribute to America’s WWII generation. The Memorial design creates a special place within the vast openness of the National Mall to commemorate the sacrifice and celebrate the victory of WWII, yet remains respectful and sensitive to its historic surroundings.

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   Why is the National World War II memorial so special?

   • The National World War II Memorial design recognizes that the site itself pays special tribute to America’s WWII generation. The memorial design creates a special place within the vast openness of the National Mall to commemorate the sacrifice and celebrate the victory of WWII, yet remains respectful and sensitive to its historic surroundings.

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   Why is there a WW2 memorial at the mall?

   • It complements the Mall’s environmental features, including the Rainbow Pool and the numerous elm trees that will surround it. According to the ABMC, the purpose of the memorial is to “honor those who served in the armed forces of the United States during World War II and commemorate the participation of the nation in that war.

   The Design of the World War II Memorial - HistoryNet

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   Where can I find information about the World War II memorial?

   • Visitors can also search the World War II Registry, a computerized database honoring Americans who helped win the war, either overseas or on the home front. You may also look through our People | Places | Stories sections to find out more about the memorial and its context in telling the story of one of the most important eras in American History.

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6. wwiiregistry.abmc.gov › designDesign - WWII Memorial Registry

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   The National World War II Memorial design recognizes that the site itself pays special tribute to America’s WWII generation. The memorial design creates a special place within the vast openness of the National Mall to commemorate the sacrifice and celebrate the victory of WWII, yet remains respectful and sensitive to its historic surroundings.

7. wwiiregistry.abmc.gov › memorial-dedicationMemorial Dedication - WWII Memorial Registry

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   A four-day celebration from May 27 through May 30, 2004, featured the dedication of the National World War II Memorial, and paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of America’s World War II generation.

8. www.npshistory.com › publications › wwiiWORLD WAR II MEMORIAL - NPS History

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   ment and the Lincoln Memorial, the site of the World War II Memorial reflects the historical importance and lasting significance of the war in American history. It is an inspiring setting on the centerline of the nation’s commemorative landscape. The 7.4-acre site begins at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool of the Lincoln

9. wwiiregistry.abmc.gov › background-on-wwii-memorialBackground - WWII Memorial Registry

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   The memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S. during World War II, the more than 400,000 who died, and the millions who supported the war effort from home. Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century, the memorial is a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people to the common ...