Service, Sacrifice, Unity & Victory
The Second World War brought the United States out of the Great Depression and the nation emerged as a world power. The World War II Memorial is a reminder of the sacrifice, unity and service of a unique generation of Americans. They arose to eventual victory and the country transformed itself into a new age.
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National Mall App
This is the Official National Park Service app for the National Mall and Memorial Parks.
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Cherry Blossom Festival
Enjoy the Japanese flowering cherry trees in this popular springtime festival.
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National Mall Facebook
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National Mall Plan
Click below to find out more about the Plan for the National Mall.
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Did You Know?
The enormously popular “Kilroy Was Here” graffiti of the Second World War, likely originated with James J. Kilroy, a ship inspector at the Fore River shipyard in Quincy, Massachusetts, who would sign his completed work with his famous cartoon signature.