World War II Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

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Introduction

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.

July 4, 2009 Closure

The World War II Memorial will close at 4:00 P.M. on July 4, 2009.

The safety zone surrounding the fireworks site will be established to ensure visitors are kept a safe distance from any fireworks debris. Since the traditional safety zone encompasses the World War II Memorial, the memorial will close to visitors on July 4th at 4:00 P.M. to ensure that all visitors are kept outside of the area where debris may fall.

Cleanup of the World War II Memorial will begin immediately following the end of the fireworks show and the site will open as soon as the cleanup is complete.

		Link to World War II Registry Click here to access the World War II Registry at the American Battle Monuments Commission (Leaving NPS).

Write to

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.