National Memorial · Washington, D.C., United States
National World War II Memorial
National World War II Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., United States, covering 8.2 acres (3.3 ha).
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Area | 8.2 acres (3.3 ha) |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About National World War II Memorial
The World War II Memorial is a national memorial in the United States dedicated to Americans who served in the United States Armed Forces during World War II. It is located on the Mall in Washington, D.C. The memorial consists of 56 granite pillars, decorated with bronze laurel wreaths, representing U.S. states and territories, and a pair of small triumphal arches for the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, surrounding an oval plaza and fountain.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is National World War II Memorial?
National World War II Memorial is in Washington, D.C., United States.
How big is National World War II Memorial?
National World War II Memorial covers 8.2 acres (3.3 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_World_War_II_Memorial — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/wwii/ — Official park page.