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Bond
05-29-2004, 01:12 PM
On April 29, 2004, as a service and tribute to members of the World War II Generation, the National World War II Memorial opened for public viewing, exactly one month prior to the formal Dedication Ceremony taking place May 29, 2004. The World War II Memorial is the first national memorial dedicated to all who served during the Second World War. The memorial, established by the American Battle Monuments Commission, honors all military veterans of the war, the citizens on the home front, the nation at large, and the high moral purpose and idealism that motivated the nation's call to arms. The Second World War is the only 20th-century event commemorated on the Mall's central axis.

http://www.wwiimemorial.com/construction/photos/2004-5view_from_washington_monument.jpg

http://www.wwiimemorial.com/construction/photos/2004-2-completed_wallstarscurve.jpg

http://www.wwiimemorial.com/construction/photos/2004-5atlantic_pavilion_with_pillars.jpg

Today we give thanks to the generation that asked nothing in return.
ZebraRampage
05-29-2004, 01:21 PM
I'm marching in a Memorial Day Parade on Monday. I'm looking forward to it, I just hope that it's not hot. That's a very pretty Memorial, and I'm happy to play for the Veterans who will be watching the parade.
The Germanator
05-29-2004, 01:25 PM
Wow. Those stars are beautiful. :) I'll have to stop by the memorial next time I'm in Washington. It's always very sad to look at them, but it's a neccessary sad. It really makes you appreciate all of those who gave thier lives.
Typhoid
05-29-2004, 06:46 PM
What is memorial day, and When is it? Does it recognise everyone who served in the war, or just the Americans? Because im pretty sure we dont have Memorial day, and I know we dont have veterens day...but im just curious is all.
Seth
05-29-2004, 07:02 PM
What is memorial day, and When is it? Does it recognise everyone who served in the war, or just the Americans? Because im pretty sure we dont have Memorial day, and I know we dont have veterens day...but im just curious is all.

Oh ****s and monkeys.

Remembrance Day. That's ours.
The Germanator
05-29-2004, 07:09 PM
Memorial day is Monday. It is to remember those have served our country during any war.