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The World War II Memorial is a national memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and supported the war effort during World War II. Opened to the public in 2004, it occupies the space between the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial. Its design includes 56 pillars representing U.S. states and territories, two triumphal arches, a central plaza, fountains, and a wall of gold stars commemorating the dead.
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Where is the World War II Memorial?
The memorial is on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It occupies the space between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial.
When did the World War II Memorial open?
It opened to the public in 2004. The memorial honors Americans who served in the armed forces and supported the war effort.
Who does the World War II Memorial honor?
It honors American service members and the wider population that supported the United States during World War II. Its purpose therefore includes both military service and the national war effort.
What can visitors see at the World War II Memorial?
Visitors encounter a formal memorial complex on the National Mall dedicated to the Second World War. Its location among Washington's major monuments makes it part of the city's central memorial landscape.
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