Photo Gallery: History of National World War II Memorial

A collection of photographs highlighting the building, dedication and appreciation of the National World War II Memorial located on the National Mall in Washington D.C.

  • The National World War II Memorial under construction between September 2001 and April 2004. Photo credit: Rick Latoff / American Battle Monuments Commission from the National World War II Memorial website (https://www.wwiimemorial.com).
    The National World War II Memorial under construction between September 2001 and April 2004. Photo credit: Rick Latoff / American Battle Monuments Commission from the National World War II Memorial website (https://www.wwiimemorial.com).
  • The National World War II Memorial under construction between September 2001 and April 2004. Photo credit: Rick Latoff / American Battle Monuments Commission from the National World War II Memorial website (https://www.wwiimemorial.com).
    The National World War II Memorial under construction between September 2001 and April 2004. Photo credit: Rick Latoff / American Battle Monuments Commission from the National World War II Memorial website (https://www.wwiimemorial.com).
  • The National World War II Memorial under construction between September 2001 and April 2004. Photo credit: Rick Latoff / American Battle Monuments Commission from the National World War II Memorial website (https://www.wwiimemorial.com).
    The National World War II Memorial under construction between September 2001 and April 2004. Photo credit: Rick Latoff / American Battle Monuments Commission from the National World War II Memorial website (https://www.wwiimemorial.com).
  • Aerial photograph of the crowd who attended the dedication of the World War II Memorial. (Credit: National Park Service)
    Aerial photograph of the crowd who attended the dedication of the World War II Memorial. (Credit: National Park Service)
  • President George W. Bush at the World War II Memorial dedication in Washington D.C. Photo credit: Don Ripper (Latoff Inc.) / American Battle Monuments Commission from the National World War II Memorial website (https://www.wwiimemorial.com).
    President George W. Bush at the World War II Memorial dedication in Washington D.C. Photo credit: Don Ripper (Latoff Inc.) / American Battle Monuments Commission from the National World War II Memorial website (https://www.wwiimemorial.com).
  • Actor Tom Hanks at the World War II Memorial dedication in Washington D.C. Photo credit: Don Ripper (Latoff Inc.) / American Battle Monuments Commission from the National World War II Memorial website (https://www.wwiimemorial.com).
    Actor Tom Hanks at the World War II Memorial dedication in Washington D.C. Photo credit: Don Ripper (Latoff Inc.) / American Battle Monuments Commission from the National World War II Memorial website (https://www.wwiimemorial.com).
  • Sen. Bob Dole at the World War II Memorial dedication in Washington D.C. Photo credit: Don Ripper (Latoff Inc.) / American Battle Monuments Commission from the National World War II Memorial website (https://www.wwiimemorial.com).
    Sen. Bob Dole at the World War II Memorial dedication in Washington D.C. Photo credit: Don Ripper (Latoff Inc.) / American Battle Monuments Commission from the National World War II Memorial website (https://www.wwiimemorial.com).
  • Former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush at the World War II Memorial dedication ceremony in Washington D.C. Photo credit: Don Ripper (Latoff Inc.) / American Battle Monuments Commission from the National World War II Memorial website (https://www.wwiimemorial.com).
    Former U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush at the World War II Memorial dedication ceremony in Washington D.C. Photo credit: Don Ripper (Latoff Inc.) / American Battle Monuments Commission from the National World War II Memorial website (https://www.wwiimemorial.com).
  • Aerial view of the Lincoln Memorial and National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., as viewed from the Washington Monument. (Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division)
    Aerial view of the Lincoln Memorial and National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., as viewed from the Washington Monument. (Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division)
  • Examples of bas-relief sculpture panels from artist Ray Kaskey at the World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C. (Photograph credit: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division)
    Examples of bas-relief sculpture panels from artist Ray Kaskey at the World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C. (Photograph credit: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division)
  • Examples of bas-relief sculpture panels from artist Ray Kaskey at the World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C. (Photograph credit: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division)
    Examples of bas-relief sculpture panels from artist Ray Kaskey at the World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C. (Photograph credit: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division)
  • Examples of bas-relief sculpture panels from artist Ray Kaskey at the World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C. (Photograph credit: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division)
    Examples of bas-relief sculpture panels from artist Ray Kaskey at the World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C. (Photograph credit: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division)
  • Aerial view of the Lincoln Memorial and National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., as viewed from the Washington Monument. (United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division)
    Aerial view of the Lincoln Memorial and National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., as viewed from the Washington Monument. (United States Library of Congress's Prints and Photographs division)
  • National World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 26, 2004 (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Jane Campbell)
    National World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C., May 26, 2004 (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Jane Campbell)
  • The Washington Monument is framed between pillars adorned with oak and wheat bronze wreaths at the National World War II Memorial located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain)
    The Washington Monument is framed between pillars adorned with oak and wheat bronze wreaths at the National World War II Memorial located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Daniel J. McLain)
  • WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 25, 2012) Chief petty officer selects from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown-Cheatham Annex sing “Anchors Aweigh” for World War II veterans at the World War II Memorial. The veterans were part of an Honor Flight, and the Honor Flight Network’s mission to bring veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Lucy M. Quinn/Released)
    WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 25, 2012) Chief petty officer selects from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown-Cheatham Annex sing “Anchors Aweigh” for World War II veterans at the World War II Memorial. The veterans were part of an Honor Flight, and the Honor Flight Network’s mission to bring veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit those memorials dedicated to honor their service and sacrifices. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Lucy M. Quinn/Released)
  • The World War II Memorial was dedicated in 2004. (Credit: National Park Service)
    The World War II Memorial was dedicated in 2004. (Credit: National Park Service)
  • World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. (Credit: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division)
    World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. (Credit: Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division)
  • A shadow appears on the wall of stars at the National World War II Memorial, June 20, 2014 in Washington D.C. The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Richardson)
    A shadow appears on the wall of stars at the National World War II Memorial, June 20, 2014 in Washington D.C. The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Richardson)
  • About 250 veterans gathered at the World War II Memorial to be honored in conjunction with the premiere of "The Pacific," a miniseries that documents the lives of three Marines as they fight their way through the Pacific theater. (Photo courtesy U.S. Army)
    About 250 veterans gathered at the World War II Memorial to be honored in conjunction with the premiere of "The Pacific," a miniseries that documents the lives of three Marines as they fight their way through the Pacific theater. (Photo courtesy U.S. Army)
 

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