Places: DC-World War II Memorial

 World War II Memorial-0' (Washington West) (38.8892392, -77.0403759)

Description : Trips : References : Pictures 


Description:

This was our first memorial in DC. It affected me a lot more than I thought it would be. Maybe because this was my parents war. But just being there made me realize the doubt which I have to their generation.

The memorial is laid out in two halfs. One half lays out the battles in the Atlantic; the other in the Pacific.  The whole plaza is surrounded by the flags of the states. In the middle is a fountain. On the far site of the plaza is a small water fall, looking like it comes from the Lincoln Reflection Pool-but it does not. 

A memorial well worth going, if for no other reason to honor those who have fallen.

Trips:

• March 21, 2023 - Initial walk around the National Mall
  

References:

• NPS
• Wikipedia
• Washington DC tourist site
• National Park Foundation
• Friends of the World War II Memorial
• DC by Foot
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Pictures:

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  March 21, 2023
  

  
  

  

  March 21, 2023 - Entrance
  

  
  

  

  March 21, 2023 - California's wreath