National Memorial · Washington, D.C., United States
Pershing Park
Pershing Park is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., United States, covering 1.4 acres (0.6 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Area | 1.4 acres (0.6 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 Pershing Park
The National World War I Memorial is a national memorial dedicated to Americans who served the United States Armed Forces in World War I. The 2015 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the World War I Centennial Commission to build the memorial in Pershing Park, located at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. The park, which has existed since 1981, also contains the John J. Pershing General of the Armies commemorative work.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Pershing Park?
Pershing Park is in Washington, D.C., United States.
How big is Pershing Park?
Pershing Park covers 1.4 acres (0.6 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/Pershing_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/wwim/ — Official park page.