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.

A Field of Stars

Paying honor to those that paid the ultimate price.

Close up of Gold Stars in the Memorial

Lady Freedom Walking

One of the two plaques showing a nation answering the call to defend freedom

A close up of one of the Lady Freedom markers

The World War II Memorial at night

The World War II Memorial at night

The World War II Memorial at night

WWII Memorial

A nation pays honor in the center of the capital city to the greatest generatioin

WWII Memorial panoramic shot

Aerial view of World War II Memorial

56 columns represent the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories at the time of World War II.

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