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5. VIETNAM VETERANS' MEMORIAL
This simple structure - a V-shaped black granite wall on which are carved the names
of those who died in this divisive war - has moved millions of visitors. The memorial,
built in 1982, is the work of Maya Lin, at the time a 21-year-old architecture student
at Yale (for further details see
Vietnam Veterans' Memorial
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6. KOREAN WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL
Nineteen exhausted foot soldiers plod forward, determined on their goal. These 7-ft
(2-m) steel statues are the dominant element in a memorial to the Americans who
died in the UN's “police action” in Korea. A wall is etched with faces of actual sol-
diers. A circular pool invites quiet reflection.
21st St & Independence Ave, SW •
Open 24 hours • Dis. access • Free
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7. IWO JIMA STATUE (MARINE CORPS MEMORIAL)
Marines struggling to erect the Stars and Stripes on a ridge at Iwo Jima serves as a
memorial to all marines who have fought for their country. The Pacific island saw
fierce fighting, resulting in 7,000 American deaths, during World War II.
1400 N
Meade St, Arlington, VA • 703 289 2500 • Free • Dis. access
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8. WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL
This 7.5-acre memorial, built to honor US veteran soldiers and civilians of World
War II, includes commemorative columns, a Freedom Wall, landscaping, and foun-
tains.
National Mall • Free • Dis. access
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9. AFRICAN-AMERICAN CIVIL WAR MEMORIAL
“The Spirit of Freedom,” a 1996 sculpture by Ed Hamilton, depicts African-American
Union soldiers facing the enemy.
1000 U St NW • Free • Dis. access
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