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

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Introduction

The National World War II Memorial commemorates the sacrifice and celebrates the victory of the of the WWII 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 great crusade to rid the world of fascism.

		Link to the Photo Gallery Click here to go to the WWII Memorial Photo Gallery.

Write to

National Mall & Memorial Parks
900 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, Dc 20024

Phone

Visitor Information
(202) 426-6841

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.