World War II Memorial • District of Columbia

Close up of Gold Stars in the Memorial

A close up of one of the Lady Freedom markers

The World War II Memorial at night

WWII Memorial panoramic shot

Aerial view of stone columns around an oval-shaped pool at the World War II Memorial.

Through stone architecture and bronze sculptures, the World War II Memorial recognizes the ways Americans served, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory they achieved to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe.

Paying honor to those that paid the ultimate price.
NPS Photo/Brian Hall

One of the two plaques showing a nation answering the call to defend freedom
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The World War II Memorial at night
NPS Photo

A nation pays honor in the center of the capital city to the greatest generatioin
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56 columns represent the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories at the time of World War II.
NPS / USPP

World War II Memorial

Bronze Walking Liberty

The World War II Memorial honors the service of 16 million members of the armed forces and the support of millions more on the homefront.

View of Fountain inside the Memorial

The World War II Memorial is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

Woman flexing her muscle saying "We Can Do It!"

The World War II Memorial honors the untold millions who supported the war effort stateside.

Aerial view of the World War II Memorial

A selection of images of the World War II Memorial

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1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242

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202-426-6841

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