Visit the National World War II Memorial
Learn more about your country’s history while in the city you love. Visit Washington D.C.’s National World War II Memorial. Honoring the 16 million people who served as a part of the U.S. Armed Services during World War II. Including the 400,00 individuals who gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country.
Symbols of America’s triumph in the Second World War are artfully displayed all over the memorial. 56 granite columns symbolize the unity of the 48 states, at the time, seven federal territories, and the District of Columbia.
One of the most striking features of the National World War II Memorial is the Freedom Wall. 4,048 gold stars pay tribute to American lives lost at war, with each star representing 100 Americans. In front of the wall, a stone fittingly reads, “Here we mark the price of freedom.”
The National World War II Memorial is free and open to the public 24 hours a day. Park rangers are on duty to answer questions from 9:30 am until 10 pm, and interpretive programs are provided throughout the day and upon request.
