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The World War II Memorial is a national memorial in the United States [1] [2] dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. It is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
A wall of 4,048 gold stars reminds all of the supreme sacrifice made by over 400,000 Americans to make that victory possible. Visitors can also search the World War II Registry, a computerized database honoring Americans who helped win the war, either overseas or on the home front.
Within a commemorative area at the western side of the Memorial is recognized the sacrifice of America’s WWII generation and the contribution of our allies. A field of 4,000 sculpted gold stars on the Freedom Wall commemorate the more than 400,000 Americans who gave their lives.
5 Ιαν 2024 · The Wall of Stars in the World War II Memorial. Quick Facts. Amenities. 1 listed. These 4,048 gold stars represent Americans who gave their lives in service during World War II. Each star represents approximately 100 service members. Inscriptions. Pool edge. HERE WE MARK THE PRICE OF FREEDOM. Waterfall sides.
13 Μαΐ 2020 · What do the stars represent? There are 4,048 gold stars; each one represents 100 American military deaths. That means that more than 400,000 soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, and military personnel lost their lives or remain missing in action in World War II.
8 Δεκ 2014 · History WWII World War II book Cincinnati Museum Center Cincinnati Edition. Sunday marked the 73rd anniversary of the attack on Peal Harbor, which brought America into World War II....
3 Νοε 2020 · The Gold Star indicates that the service member was killed in action and is a hallmark symbol of American military family sacrifice. “Here We Mark the Price of Freedom,” is inscribed below the Freedom Wall, a sentiment that’s echoed in the other war memorials located at the National Mall.
