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National World War II Memorial


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #40 of 279 attractions in Washington DC
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Attraction type: Monument
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Address: 17th Street
between Constitution and Independence Avenues Washington DC, DC
Tel: 1-800-639-4WW2

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1 of 5 stars
sebring4449   13 contributions
Pennsylvania
Dec 8, 2009

A long time awaited memorial for the men and women who fought in WW2. From the looks of it, you would think that only states fought in the war. A circle of statues with STATES names on them. Thats about it. more

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5 of 5 stars
dibonearth   105 contributions
Davidson, NC
Nov 18, 2009
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A long overdue tribute to the men and women who sacrificed so much for our freedom. Over 16.1 million U.S. service members were called to duty in World War II. 0ver 292 thousand service members were killed and 671 thousand injured during World War II. It is a shame that so many of our World War II veterans passed before... more

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5 of 5 stars
ccnanny   71 contributions
aiken, sc
Oct 17, 2009

My father fought in WWII so this is a very special memorial for me. It is absolutely beautiful. I think it's probably the most impressive war memorial in DC. more

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5 of 5 stars
TripleDeckers   30 contributions
New York State
Sep 21, 2009

We visited the Memorial at night and were very impressed with the beautiful Memorial and fountains. It is a fitting tribute to the greatest generation. more

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1 of 5 stars
hopehere   13 contributions
Mississippi
Sep 20, 2009

Pay tribute by visiting the Iwo Jima Memorial instead more

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5 of 5 stars
cbudy   2 contributions
Tampa, Florida
Sep 15, 2009

The World War II Memorial was amazing to see at night. We also saw it during the day when we went up the washington monument. But if you have a chance to see it at night, the fountain and lighting are beautiful more

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5 of 5 stars
cmcnally56   8 contributions
Buckhead GA
Aug 21, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We nearly left DC without seeing the World War II Memorial but took a taxi at the last minute. It is SPECTACULAR. The roar of the fountains and the grand size of the columns and plaza are awe inspiring. The soldiers from the individual US states are honored as are the most important battles of the war. There are carved... more

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5 of 5 stars
lesmitchell   27 contributions
Cincinnati, OH
Aug 4, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

This is a truly wonderful place. As with all the monuments and memorials, there is a real sense of awe you feel as you experience it. It is beautiful and I think it perfectly honors the brave men and women who sacrificed for our country. Take the time to walk around and to see it all. Pay attention to the... more

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5 of 5 stars
Army_Dude   144 contributions
El Paso, Texas
Aug 4, 2009

I was amazed at the fountain and the thought that went into this memorial. The still water pool with the gold stars was saddening. If you have a loved one who served this memorial will truly mean alot to you. more

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3 of 5 stars
AndybinLondon   19 contributions
Palo Alto, California
Jun 30, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Americans (at least those not old enough to have been personally and directly affected by it, myself included) love WWII - conquering the evils of Hitler and rising like a phoenix from the ashes of Pearl Harbor to thwart imperialist advances in the Pacific and SE Asia. This love is fed and sustained by the great films of and about... more

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National World War II Memorial Address

17th Street, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, Washington DC, DC
Tel: 1-800-639-4WW2