About Memorial Day Memorial Day is the day we remember those who have died in military service. We often hear about their heroic actions in combat just before their ultimate sacrifice. Or, we hear about the sudden interruption of their young lives by a "road bomb" or "insurgent's" attacks. And, we hear of their death as a result of the crash of their aircrafts. But, perhaps, the most significant detail we may never know is that there are widows, widowers, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, friends and most importantly orphan children attached to these "fallen" men and women. These men and women are survived by many whose lives are shattered forever.
War Memorials & Monuments
National World War II Memorial, Washington, DC
The National World War II Memorial is a National Memorial to all Americans who served in the armed forces and on the homefront during World War II. It is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. , on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument .
It opened to the public on April 29 , 2004 , and was dedicated by President George W. Bush , on May 29 , 2004, two days before Memorial Day . The memorial is administered by the National Park Service under its National Mall and Memorial Parks group. More...
The Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. on the morning of October 8, 2006.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a national war memorial located in Washington, D.C., that honors members of the U.S. armed forces who had died in service or are unaccounted for during the Vietnam War.
Its construction and related issues have been the source of numerous controversies, some of which have resulted in additions to the memorial complex. The Memorial currently consists of three separate parts: the Three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women's Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, which is the most recognized part of the memorial. More...
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