World War II Memorial

"I've visited the WWII memorial several times with my daughter, starting when she was 8 and now that she's 15. Our initial visit left us in awe of the monument's stunning architecture. Being a military family, it felt particularly proud as we discovered the names of states with which we had connections. Our most recent visit coincided with Veteran's Day, where we had the privilege of witnessing a moving choral performance by local high school students, as well as students from Hawaii. Following this, we listened to speeches from war veterans. The beauty of the chorus and the heartfelt stories shared by the heroes profoundly impacted me, altering my perspective. Now, whenever I gaze upon the decorations and engraved names at the memorial, I'm reminded of the profound love for the country and the sacrifices made by those honored. It wasn't just the speeches or the memorial itself that moved me so deeply; it was the combination of both experiences. After the event, my daughter and I discussed how Washington, DC holds a special significance for us, evoking a deep psychological understanding of the efforts of our predecessors in building the nation. The WWII memorial, in particular, is a must-visit for younger generations. It prompts important reflections on why we fought and the sacrifices made to ensure the continuity of our nation."

"The memorial is located in the National Mall. It’s a tribute to the 16 million men and women that served in the armed forces and the support of millions more on the home front. It’s free to visit and is open 24/7. You can’t go wrong with visiting it in the daytime or nighttime. At night, it’s worth checking out since everything is lit up. Take the time you look at all of the inscriptions, the Atlantic theater bas relief sculptures, and the Pacific theater bas relief sculptures. You can snap some great pictures here, it didn’t get crowded when I was there."

"This memorial was on my to do list on our visit to DC. Located between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. This tribute to all those Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during this war. There is a beautiful fountain in the middle surrounded 56 pillars, representing U.S. states and territories, and a pair of small triumphal arches for the Atlantic and Pacific. There is a memorial wall of gold stars representing the fallen. They even encourage people to take off their shoes and quietly and respectfully put your feet in the fountain to soak your well traveled feet. It was too cold while we were visiting to do this. Take time to explore the entire monument. Read every sign. Very well done memorial to honor all those involved. Don’t pass it by."

"Beautiful memorial that is quite engaging. It features fountains (assuming seasonal) and state/country-etched columns that produces a bit of interactivity with visitors. If the views of this memorial itself are not enough, it is a perfect vantage point for adjacent memorials. On my first time visit, this memorial caught me off guard in a wonderful way."

"This place a is beautiful, somber, amazing, and wonderful place all at once. Placed between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, with its tall individual State and Territory spires, this memorial is just awe inspiring. There was a small, but well behaved crowd, ranging from small children to some elderly folks (Veterans perhaps). Well worth the visit and the Washington Monument is amazing from this distance too! Restrooms are very close and a gift shop/welcome center."