Students of all ages regularly visit the World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War Veterans Memorials.
R.Ayad NPS
Featured Programs- Remembering
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Thursday, May 18 - A Clash of Cultures
Ranger-led Walk (about 1 mile): 7-9 PM
The road to Pearl Harbor had its twists and turns. Why did Japan become more aggressive in the 1930's? How did the United States react to this behavior? This walking tour explores the troubled relationship between the U.S. and Japan in the 20th century.
Meet: World War II Memorial (contact station).
Saturday, May 20 “The Lamps Are Going Out All Over Europe”
Ranger-led Walk (about 1.25 miles): 7-9 PM
Sir Edward Grey’s timely metaphor foreshadowed the coming of the Great War. How and why did darkness shadow the continent far longer than anyone imagined?
Meet: World War II Memorial (contact station).
Saturday, May 27 - WWII in Memory
Ranger Talk: 2-2:45 PM and 4-4:45 PM
As the nation observes Memorial Day, place the legacy of World War II in context. Seventy-five years after our entry into the conflict, how do Americans remember this mid-20th century global crisis? Meet: World War II Memorial (contact station).
Ranger Talk: 11:00-11:45 AM
Meet President Thomas Jefferson, the amazing multi-talented man. Discover the symbolism of the memorial statue and chamber.
Location: Washington Monument Lodge (15th St. between Jefferson and Madison Drives)
Fees: Free
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Ranger Led Run (3-4 miles)
Join a park ranger for an exhilarating trek around the National Mall to hear stories about some of the most iconic sites in the city and...
Ranger Talks: 10-10:20 AM and 10:30-10:50 AM
Are you going to the game today? The first organized baseball game of the war took place between the 71st New York Regiment and the Washington Nationals amateur club in a park across from the White House.
Location: Belmont-Paul Women’s Equality National Monument (144 Constitution Avenue, NE)
Fees: Free
Saturday, June 3, 2017
Ranger Talk
Join Ranger Heidi and hear how Wonder Woman’s bullet-repelling bracelets, tiara, and her existence are based on incidents and images from the life of her eccentric creator.
Ranger Talk
“D-Day”, June 6, 1944 was the most complex military operation in history. What made it so complex and what impact did the invasion of Normandy mean for the war?
Ranger-led Walk (about 1½ miles)
Come learn about Native American-European American relations in this nation's history through the interactions of U.S. Presidents and First Americans.
Location: Lincoln Memorial Lincoln Memorial (street level plaza)
Fees: Free
Friday, June 9, 2017
Ranger Talk
The 14th Amendment guarantees equal protection and due process to all citizens. One hundred fifty years later that legacy continues to unfold.
Ranger-led Walk (about 1½ miles)
Just about everybody knows something about Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, but do you know about the others?
Location: Washington Monument Lodge (15th St between Jefferson and Madison Drives)
Fees: Free
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Ranger-led Run (3-4 miles)
an exhilarating trek around the National Mall to hear stories about some of the most iconic sites in the city, and others that aren’t as famous.
Ranger-led Walk (about 1.5 miles)
What President was instrumental in setting up the NCAA? Which Chief Executive was fined for speeding with a horse and carriage?
Ranger-led Walk (about 1½ miles)
Just about everybody knows the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, but do you know about the others? Follow the path least taken.
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