The World War II Memorial commemorates the sacrifice and celebrates the victory of "the greatest generation." Friedrich St.Florian’s winning design balances classical and modernist styles of architecture, harmonizes with its natural and cultural surroundings, and connects the legacy of the American Revolution and the American Civil War with a great crusade to rid the world of fascism.
Link to World War II Registry
Click here to access the World War II Registry at the American Battle Monuments Commission (Leaving NPS).
Commander in Chief
After eight challenging years as President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt embarked on his unprecedented and historic third term in 1941 mindful of the tense and uncertain international situation. A president largely concerned with domestic economic issues now turned his attention to exercising his Constitutional role as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.
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National Mall and Memorial Parks 900 Ohio Drive, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Phone
Visitor Information (202) 426-6841
Park Headquarters (202) 485-9880
Climate
Washington has a temperate climate typical of the Mid-Atlantic U.S., with four distinct seasons. Summer tends to be very hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild. Winter can bring cold temperatures, frozen precipitation and, on occasions, major snowstorms.
Did You Know? The World War II Victory Medal was awarded to all United States military personnel for service between 7 December 1941 and 31 December 1946. more...
