World War II Memorial on National Mall in Washington, D.C. - Encircle Photos

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These are a few of the 56 granite pillars comprising the National World War II Memorial. This beautiful tribute to fallen soldiers is located between the Lincoln Memorial (seen in the background) and the Washington Monument on The National Mall. Each 17 foot pillar is dedicated to soldiers from one of 48 states. The rest are inscribed with D.C., the territories of Hawaii and Alaska, plus other U.S. territories as shown in the photo. Around the semicircle are bas-reliefs illustrating various soldier scenes from recruitment, to battles and coming home. On the right is the northern triumphal arch with the inscription “Atlantic.”

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World War II Memorial on National Mall in Washington, D.C.

1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

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