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= World War II Memorial = = By: Ana Rosa Sanchez = ====World War II is one of the worst wars in the history of the world. People remember it as a dark spot in the history of the world. Hitler tried to get rid of the Jews. In the end brave men and women gave their lives to save those Jews from a horrible death. That’s why this memorial was built. To honor those souls. ====

What is the role or purpose of this structure?
====This memorial is in honor to all of the brave people who gave their life in World War II. This is one of the most destructive wars that took place internationally. So the U.S. has this memorial in their honor so visitors can come and see and admire those brave souls. They fought for the rights of people. Equality and that’s what this monument is about. Showing the people that people that passed away fought for an important cause. It’s in the capital so whenever the many of the visitors come they can take a moment to remember those souls. ====

How was this structure built?
====The granite made memorial doesn’t have a specific architectural style. It mostly symbolizes things and places. President Bill Clinton ordered Memorial Advisory Board to build the memorial in honor of the people who died in World War II. The Memorial Advisory Board found a designer (unknown), find a location, and raise the money for it. Two or three years after it was ordered, it finally opened to the public, May 29, 2002. It has 56 pillars and each one of them has the name of all the U.S. states and from some other place, for example Puerto Rico. Also it includes scenes from the war. It’s near the Reflection Pool and the Lincoln Memorial. ====

Why is this structure important or noteworthy?
====Like mentioned before, this was build to honor the people and troops that gave their life in World War II. They are honored, mainly, because they gave their life in one of the most important wars in the history of history. World War II was mainly about Hitler’s plan to get rid of the Jews. So this memorial is really important, because we remembered people. Those people didn’t just fight for their country. They fought for millions of Jews, men, women, children, homosexuals, and other innocent countries. That’s why the memorial is so important and it’s worth the time to go and visit it and appreciate what those people did for the world. ====

What do you think when you visit this structure?
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 * BY: VICTORIA MEJÏA **



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 * Function and Purpose **
 * This memorial stands representing this important war in history and all the people who support the war effort either on the army or from home and its serves as a place where you can go and pay your respects to US soldiers who fought in the war. It’s a reminder of the great power the nation can achieve when people unite for a common cause which was securing freedom and democracy. It’s a symbol of unity, a place to reflect about the past, a place to honor. One ****of its purposes it’s also to inspire generations of Americans and make them reflect of what people who lived through the World War II and are the WWII generation, accomplished for their country **

**Architecture, Construction,Location****.**


 * Located on a prominent spot on the Washington Mall’s central axis, the memorial gets millions of visitors each year. It is exactly found across 17th **** street between Constitution and Independent Avenue. To the east, there is the Washington Monument and to the West the Lincoln Memorial, both great **** historical a **** nd touris[[image:http://livebinders.com/media/get/NTMxOTA3 align="right"]]tic attractions of DC. The construction of this beautiful memorial started in September of 2001 and was finally opened to the public in April 29, 2004. The architect and creator of the general memorial design is Friedrich St. Florians. His design was chosen from other 400 submissions across the nation for the creation of the site, and was then changed over the course of the years to its final design which is the one that is now established. The memorial consists of an oval shaped area with 56 pillars, each of them representing the states, territories and the District of Columbia, who fought at the time of war. Each of the pillars is decorated with a two bronze wreaths. In the middle there is a pool adorned with little fountains. The idea of a memorial for the Americans who fought in World War II was suggested by veteran Roger Dubin and Representative Mary Kaptur took the idea to congress in 1987. This was the first step to what is now a reality. **

**Historical Significance/Purpose**


 * We can all agree that World War II is definitely an important event in American history that not only marked Americans but many other countries who took part in this war. It had a global impact. This memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces, the 400,000 who died and each and everybody who supported the war effort from home. It’s a monument dedicated to the sacrifice, patriotism, commitment and spirit of all the Americans who fought in this symbolic event from the 20th century. It’s well deserved because what those people did for their country is truly admirable and they are definitely worthy of a memorial **



**Review/Reflection & Opinion**
 * Even though I didn’t visit the place when I sa **** w photos of it I found it really beautiful. I d **** idn’t even know there was a World War II memorial and as I was researching I got a lot of new background information about the war and interesting facts I didn’t know. One of my favorites was that the first American soldier killed in the war was killed by the Russians. When I researched this place I felt very happy that all those people who fought and gave all they had, even their life, for their country are being remembered and honored. It’s a memorial worthy of honoring all those soldiers. The structure of the place is really different. I mean it’s not a statue or something similar remembering the event; it’s a place where you can go and reflect, learn and remember the war. This was one of my favorite places in DC and I enjoyed researching deeper about it. It is definitely recommendable for people who visit America’s capital. **

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U.S. National World War II Memorial World War II was one of the bloodiest wars that have taken place on planet earth; many countries participated on this bloody war. World War II was a war were Americans participated in with 16 million people. 400,000 people of those 16 million died at war, risking their live for their country. The veterans of World War II who survived were dying, and still there was not a memorial for them. World War II was first than Korean War Vietnam War, and it was the last to get its memorial. A memorial was needed, and it was finally made on 2004, dedicated by the President George W. Bush. The U. S. National World War II Memorial is dedicated to all of the people from United States of America who participated, died, or helped from home. The memorial honors 16 million people who served in Armed Forces in the U.S., honors 400,000 people who died in World War II, and honors all of the people who supported World War II from home. The memorial mostly honors the people who died in it, but it also honors veterans of World War II. Many veterans of World War II died, before this memorial was made. The U.S. National World War II Memorial has a pair of arcs and 56 granite pillars that surround a fountain and a plaza. The pillars are 5 meters tall, which are arranged in a semi-circle in the memorial, each pillar has the name of the 48 states of the U.S. and also territories. It is between the Lincoln’s memorial and the Washington’s monument. The site is 30,000 meters squared. The memorial is both landscape and water. The plaza is 103 meters long, 73.2 meters wide, sunken 1.8 meters. The pool is 75.2 meters long and 45.0 meters wide. The site is located at Washington’s National Mall. In 1987 Roger Durbin, a veteran from World War II, went to ask Marcy Kaptur if they could do a World War II memorial. Marcy Kaptur is a house of representative in Ohio. This started the movement of the government wanting to do a World War II memorial. The idea didn’t pass for many years, but in January 27 of 1993 the House of Representatives approved it, in March 17 of 1993 Senate accepted the idea, and in May 25 of 1993 the President Bill Clinton signed the act. It finished in April 29 of 2004 the site was finished, and it was dedicated by the President George W. Bush. Approximately each year 4.4 million people visit the site. The memorial is immense, that’s what called my attention immediately called my attention. I learned that even though that it was first than Vietnam and Korean War, it was the last one that got its memorial. I knew that it was a memorial for all of the people who fought and died at war. I was surprised that the memorial was asked by a veteran at 1987, it was started at 1993, and finally finished at 2004. For me the structure of this memorial is very unique and also immense. I liked this memorial a lot; it has it own personal detail as the 56 huge pillars. Bibliography: <span style="display: block; line-height: 200%; margin-left: 72pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> · // National WWII Memorial //. Web. 17 Mar. 2011. <http://www.wwiimemorial.com/>. <span style="display: block; line-height: 200%; margin-left: 72pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> · "National World War II Memorial." // Lionel Deimel's Farrago //. Web. 17 Mar. 2011. <http://deimel.org/commentary/wwii_memorial.htm>. <span style="display: block; line-height: 200%; margin-left: 72pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -18pt;"> · Rosenberg, Jennifer. "World War II Memorial in Washington D.C." // 20th Century History //. Web. 17 Mar. 2011. [].

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<span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The National World War II Memorial is one of the most beautiful sites in Washington D.C. Instead of having the sad atmosphere, it is a nice place that is open for everyone all the time. It does honor and remember the Americans who fought and died in the war, and it has very ingenious tactics to represent the World War. ===== ====<span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">World War II lasted from 1939 to 1945, and many great nations participated. These nations grouped into the Allies (France, Soviet Union, England, and U.S.) and the Axis (Germany, Italy, and Japan), and they fought for all those years. There are many causes of the war, but the most important one was that Germany was trying to invade and conquer many countries, making it part of the “German empire”. Adolf Hitler, the Nazi president of Germany, felt it was his task to expand Germany since Germans were a superior race. These crazy ideas influenced many people, and it became a huge conflict that had to be stopped. In the end, the allies won the war, and Germany had to retreat. ====

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<span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">This wonderful memorial is located on 17th street, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, in front of the Washington Monument. The design was chosen by making an open national competition, and the design that won is incredible. It contains two low walls on each side, which have engravings (which were once photographs) of the war. Also, it is surrounded with several pillars containing the names of states, and has a big fountain in the middle. On each side, there is an arch; each represents the Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean, meaning this war was fought on both oceans. On the floor, there is a seal which is the WWII Victory Medal, and there is a wall with 4048 gold stars. Each star represents 100 people who died during the war, and it is an awesome sight. =====

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<span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">This Memorial remembers the war, honors the people who died and the states that helped, mentions the countries that participated, gives an idea of what happened in the war, and provides a great place to visit in Washington D.C. =====

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<span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">In my opinion, this site is just perfect. Instead of having a piece of stone saying WWII and having some flowers around it, the government really put in a great effort and created something elaborate which people notice and never forget. The Second World War was devastating, but it was a victory for the Allies, including the United States. Of course, this is a great honor to the nation, and this memorial is just perfect! I think that it is one of the most beautiful places in Washington, and I like the significance it has. <span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 0px; overflow: hidden;">﻿ =====

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<span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The towers representing the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean really called my attention, and I think it was a great idea to have them. It is impressive how much information is given with just a few stones put together. Also, the engravings carved from photographs are amazing, too. =====

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<span style="display: block; line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;">As I mentioned before, I enjoyed that there was a lighter atmosphere in this memorial; even if many people died, it doesn’t make you completely sad. Actually, I think it makes most Americans incredibly proud of their country. Of course, these events must not be repeated, because it would be millions of times more devastating. ===== <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> I think that this place is just perfect. It works well by honoring the people who fought and also remembering the war, but another important part that it plays here is that it gives people who walk there an amazing sight. Like I said, it is an elaborate site with an amazing design, which captures anyone’s attention. I am glad that the government is interested in making these types of structures that represent important things for the whole country.



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<span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">World War II Memorial <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">This was one of the first places we visited when we arrived to Washington and it was a beautiful memorial and have a good significance to the people. The monument is natural but at the same time it has cultural surroundings. This monument is very important to the american people cause it show all the sacrifices that the United States did to the WWII. It still remind the people who fought in that war. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">This memorial is a monument to the spirit, sacrifices, and commitment that the United State provide to the World War II. The purpose of this monument is to remember all the people that fought an help Europe in the WWII and not only fighting, but also providing people food and sending resources because the war was making poor Europe. This monument is the only 20th event commemorated on the the national mall central axis and that show that it was really an important event and that all the Americans are proud of participating in this war. This is a very big memorial that combine nature with things made by man and in makes a real good combination. <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">The World War II monument is located in the National Mall's central axis and that is very important cause it's the only monument of the 20th century. It is located on the 17th street between constitution and independence avenue. To the east is the Washington monument and the Lincoln memorial is to the west. The design have a balance of classic and modern styles of architecture of natural and cultural surroundings. It is 5 6 pillars and a pair of arches surrounding a plaza and fountain. The design of the monument was a competition in which many people apply, but the one of Friedrich St. Florian was chosen. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">It honors the 16 millions of military and normal people who served in the armed forces of the United States. More that 400,000 lost their life at the war. This monument wasn't only for the people that fought, but also for the that supported from their home like sending provision and food. It show how important this war was not only for Europe, but also to the US. IT is also very criticisms the location and the design by many people, but also it is very recognize. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">It was a really beautiful monument, my favorite of the monuments of wars. It was really inspirational that monument that commemorated all the souls that battle in that war and it's really impressive at the same time cause it shows how important is for the people a monument and it shows why it's important. I like that in Washington there are a lot of monument and each one is different and have different significance and there is always one that touches your heart, this memorial was the one that touches mine cause I hate war and people dying. It really nice that they have a memorial to that people who risked their life for peace and for ending people like the nazis that were killing innocent people. I would totally go back and visit that memorial cause it elegant beautiful and it make proud the US of participating in a good cause. <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">Resources: <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">"National WWII Memorial." //National WWII Memorial// <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">. Web. 22 Mar. 2011. < []<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">>. <span style="font-family: Times New Roman,serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">"World War II Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)." <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">//U.S. National Park Service - Experience Your America// <span style="font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">. Web. 22 Mar. 2011. < []<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">>.