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Introduction

The World War II Memorial commemorates the sacrifice and celebrates the victory of "the greatest generation." Friedrich St.Florian’s winning design balances classical and modernist styles of architecture, harmonizes with its natural and cultural surroundings, and connects the legacy of the American Revolution and the American Civil War with a great crusade to rid the world of fascism.

 
 
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Link to World War II Registry

Click here to access the World War II Registry at the American Battle Monuments Commission (Leaving NPS).
 
 
 

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900 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, Dc 20024

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Visitor Information
(202) 426-6841

Park Headquarters
(202) 485-9880

Climate

Washington has a temperate climate typical of the Mid-Atlantic U.S., with four distinct seasons. Summer tends to be very hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild. Winter can bring cold temperatures, frozen precipitation and, on occasions, major snowstorms.
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Did You Know?
The Service Flag was used during World Wars I and II. Each family was entitled to hang a small flag in their window; the blue star in the center of the red-bordered white rectangle signified a family member in active service. The star was replaced with a gold one if the family member died in action.

Last Updated: March 30, 2009 at 18:43 EST