Sunset View To The National World War II Memorial In Washington DC Editorial Image

Sunset view to the National World War II Memorial in Washington DC, USA Wide view from the Lincoln Memorial The memorial opened to the public on April 29, 2004 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. Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century, the memorial is a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people. The Second World War is the only 20th Century event commemorated on the National Mall’s central axis. Photo was taken 24th July, 2014