Monument+Notes+HT

__** WWII Memorial **__ > "National World War II Memorial." //Wikipedia //. Wikimedia Foundation, 29 Apr. 2014. Web. 29 Apr. 2014. .
 * surrounded by 56 pillars and a pair of small triumphal arches surrounding a plaza and fountain. The memorial is located on the National Mall in in our nation's capital, on the former site of the Rainbow Poolat the eastern end of the Reflecting pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. The memorial contains 4,048 gold stars. Each star represents 100 dead or missing soldiers who fought in WWII. The total amount of Americans who were lost or dead are 405,399. The 56 pillars represent the states, territories, and the District of Columbia in the U.S. There are two wreaths on each pillar.

"National WWII Memorial." //National WWII Memorial //. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Apr. 2014. .


 * http://www.wwiimemorial.com/?page=overview.asp&subpage=critics
 * http://history1900s.about.com/od/worldwarii/a/World-War-II-Timeline.htm