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WWII memorial


 * The memorial opened to the public on April 29, 2004 and was dedicated one month later on May 29.
 * It is located on 17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, and is flanked by the Washington Monument to the east and the Lincoln Memorial to the west.
 * The memorial is operated by the National Park Service and is open to visitors 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


 * The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U. S., the more than 400, 00 who died, and all who supported the war effort from, home.
 * Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th century,the memorial is a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people.
 * The Second World War is the only 20th century event commemorated on the National Mall's central axis.
 * The memorial is consists of 56 pillars and a pair of small triumphal arches surrounding a plaza and fountain
 * Additional large donations were made by veterans' groups, including the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of the Battle Bulge and others.


 * Bibliography**

Warren, Jessica. "WWII Memorial Photography - Stephen Brown Studio."Stephen Brown Studio RSS. Stephen Brown Studio, n.d. Web. 01 May 2014. .

"National WWII Memorial." National WWII Memorial. N.p., 2003. Web. 01 May 2014. .

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