The World War II Memorial: A Grateful Nation Remembers

The World War II Memorial: A Grateful Nation Remembers
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Assuming its rightful place of honor on the National Mall between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument, the World War II Memorial is an eloquent and moving tribute to â€œThe Greatest Generation.â€ Sixteen million Americans served in the armed forcesâ€”more than 400,000 gave their livesâ€”and millions supported the war effort from home, all in the name of protecting that which we, as Americans, hold most dear: freedom.

The World War II Memorial, published in conjunction with the dedication of this long-overdue memorial, commemorates the everyday Americans who in countless ways rose up to defeat one of history's gravest threats to freedom. Veteransâ€”including George H.W. Bush, Sen. Daniel Inouye, former senators Bob Dole and George McGovern, Yogi Berra, and many, many othersâ€”contribute their own personal stories while leading historians look at the military campaigns of the war. The memorial's architect and its sculptor provide insights into how it symbolizes the fortitude and perseverance of a generation, and the exclusive photographs present the memorial through all stages of construction. Fittingly, this historic tribute falls in the 60th anniversary year of D-Day, a time when our nation once again reflects on its greatest sacrifice and greatest victory in the name of freedom.
Country USA
Brand Smithsonian Books
Manufacturer Smithsonian Books
Binding Hardcover
Color White
ReleaseDate 2004-05-17
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781588342102

Country	USA
Brand	Smithsonian Books
Manufacturer	Smithsonian Books
Binding	Hardcover
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2004-05-17
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781588342102

The World War II Memorial: A Grateful Nation Remembers

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