• World War II Memorial

    World War II Memorial

    District of Columbia

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. 

Did You Know?

Stars

Former Senator and 1996 Republican presidential nominee Robert Dole and Academy Award-winning actor Tom Hanks teamed up to lead the successful fund raising campaign to build the World War II Memorial.