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WW-II MEMORIALS - WASHINGTON, DC (1 of 2) |
WW-II Memorial
in Washington DC commemorates all who served during the war |
WW-II Memorial
as seen from the Washington Monument |
Memorial Site
is overlooked by the Washington Monument |
Irv and Flo Shanley
found their own vantage point
(courtesy of Shanley estate) |
Atlantic Pavilion
Pillars
Each state and territory from that period and the District of
Columbia is represented by a pillar adorned with oak and wheat
bronze wreaths and inscribed with its name |
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General Eisenhower's Message
addressed all airmen, sailors and soldiers who were "about to
embark on a great crusade ..." |
Reflecting Pool
commemorates the Battle of The Bulge
(courtesy of Irv Shanley) |
Honoring The Women
recognition for giving up their sons and taking up the tools of
manufacturing
(courtesy of Irv Shanley) |
 Atlantic
Arch
memorializes the land, air and sea battles in that broad expanse
including Europe
Inlayed on the floor of the
pavilions are the WWII victory medal surrounded by the years
"1941-1945" and the words "Victory on Land," "Victory at Sea," and
"Victory in the Air."
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 82nd
Airborne Memorial Obelisk(courtesy of
Irv Shanley) |
Field of Stars
4,000 sculpted gold stars commemorate the more than 400,000
Americans who gave their lives. During WWII, the gold star was the
symbol of family sacrifice. |
Veterans Caress
brings back memories of family and servicer |
Pillars At Night
enhance the beauty of th4 display |
Walkway Lighting
make night visits easier |
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Are You and Your Family Members
Registered?
Anyone can complete an
on-line registration form to ensure their service, or that of a
loved one, is commemorated. Read the introduction and then
click on "Register an Honoree" at the top of the page.
Use the
search engine to look-up registered persons in the WW-II
Memorial database |
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