Washington D.C.: Memorial
Places and attractions in the Memorial category
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- Romanesque revival architecture
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- Sacred and religious sites
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- Arenas and stadiums
- Modernist architecture
- Queen Anne architecture
- Memorial site
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- Restaurant
- Military museum
- Waterfront
- Lake
- Reportedly haunted
- Modern art museum
- Shopping centre
- Art Deco architecture
- Universities and schools
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- Interesting neighbourhood
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Washington Monument
Towering tribute to George Washington Rising to an impressive 554 feet and 7 11/32 inches, the Washington Monument is an iconic obelisk that dominates the skyline of Washington D.C., the capital of the United States. This towering memorial was built to honor George Washington, the nation's first President...
National World War II Memorial
The National World War II Memorial is a solemn tribute to the American soldiers who served in the Second World War, as well as the millions who supported the war effort from home. Situated in the heart of Washington D.C., between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington...
Lincoln Memorial
Marble monument to the 16th president The Lincoln Memorial stands as a revered monument in the heart of Washington D.C., honoring the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. Situated at the western end of the National Mall, this iconic structure is a symbol of unity and reconciliation, as...
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Somber monument to U.S. service members In the heart of Washington D.C. lies a solemn tribute to the service and sacrifice of the United States' armed forces during one of its most controversial wars—the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Often referred to simply as "The Wall," this poignant monument is dedicated...
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Homage to those who served in Korean War The Korean War Veterans Memorial stands as a poignant tribute to the men and women who served in the Korean War, often referred to as "The Forgotten War." Located in West Potomac Park, on the National Mall in Washington D.C., this memorial was dedicated on July 27...
Zero Milestone
The Zero Milestone is a lesser-known but historically significant landmark nestled in the heart of Washington D.C. This small monument, positioned just south of the White House in President's Park, serves as a symbolic reference point for distances in the United States.
Martin Luther King
Monument to civil rights leader In the heart of Washington D.C. stands a poignant tribute to one of the most influential figures in American history: the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Dedicated to the civil rights leader, this memorial is a solemn reminder of Dr.
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Large, iconic site on the National Mall The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is an iconic feature of the National Mall in Washington D.C., United States, offering a place of contemplation and beauty amidst the bustling city. Stretching over 2,029 feet long and 167 feet wide, this expansive pond serves as a...
American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial is a memorial in Washington, D.C. which honors veterans of the armed forces of the United States who were permanently disabled during the course of their national service.
United States Navy Memorial
The United States Navy Memorial is a memorial in Washington, D.C. honoring those who have served or are currently serving in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marine.
John Ericsson National Memorial
John Ericsson Memorial, located near the National Mall at Ohio Drive and Independence Avenue, SW, in Washington, D.C. is dedicated to the man who revolutionized naval history with his invention of the screw propeller.
Petersen House
The Petersen House is a 19th-century federal style row house located at 516 10th Street NW in Washington, D.C. On April 15, 1865, United States President Abraham Lincoln died there after being shot the previous evening at Ford's Theatre, located across the street.
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Renowned performing arts arena The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the United States National Cultural Center, located on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. It was named in 1964 as a memorial to assassinated President John F. Kennedy.
District of Columbia War Memorial
The District of Columbia War Memorial commemorates the citizens of the District of Columbia who served in World War I. Located on the National Mall, it was constructed in 1931 as a domed, peristyle Doric temple.
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, D.C. United States, at Judiciary Square, honors 21,183 U.S. law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty throughout American history.
Vietnam Women's Memorial
The Vietnam Women's Memorial is a memorial dedicated to the nurses and women of the United States who served in the Vietnam War.
Peace Monument
Peace Circle is a traffic circle in Washington, D.C. located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and First Street NW. At its center is the Peace Monument, also known as the Naval Memorial.
Pershing Park
The National World War I Memorial is a national memorial commemorating the service rendered by members of the United States Armed Forces in World War I.
Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building
The Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building is the headquarters of the United States Department of Justice.
Wilson Center
The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, located in Washington, D.C. is a United States Presidential Memorial that was established as part of the Smithsonian Institution by an act of Congress in 1968.
George Mason Memorial
The George Mason Memorial is a memorial to Founding Father George Mason, the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights that inspired the United States Bill of Rights.
Navy – Merchant Marine Memorial
The Navy – Merchant Marine Memorial, located in Lady Bird Johnson Park on Columbia Island in Washington, D.C. is a monument honoring sailors of the United States Navy, Coast Guard, the United States Merchant Marine, the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps and others who died at sea during World War I and other times.
Second Division Memorial
The Second Division Memorial is located in President's Park, between 17th Street Northwest and Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, United States. The Memorial commemorates those who died, while serving in the 2nd Infantry Division of the U. S. Army. The artist was James Earle Fraser.
African American Civil War Memorial
The African American Civil War Memorial Museum, in the U Street district of Washington, D.C. recognizes the contributions of the 209,145 members of the United States Colored Troops.
American Red Cross National Headquarters
The American Red Cross National Headquarters is located at 430 17th Street NW in Washington, D.C. Built between 1915 and 1917, it serves both as a memorial to women who served in the American Civil War and as the headquarters building for the American Red Cross. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1965.
Farragut Square
Farragut Square is a city square in Washington, D.C.'s Ward 2. It is bordered by K Street NW to the north, I Street NW to the south, on the east and west by segments of 17th Street NW, and interrupts Connecticut Avenue NW.
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac
Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac is located on Columbia Island, in Washington, D.C. The presidential memorial honors the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson.
Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence
The Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence is a memorial depicting the signatures of the 56 signatories to the United States Declaration of Independence. It is located in the Constitution Gardens on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Cuban Friendship Urn
The Cuban Friendship Urn, also known as the Cuban–American Friendship Urn or USS Maine Memorial, is a marble statue in Washington, D.C. listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Holodomor Genocide Memorial
The Holodomor Memorial to Victims of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932–1933 was opened in Washington, D.C. United States, on November 7, 2015. Congress approved creation of the Holodomor Memorial in 2006.
National Liberty Memorial
The National Liberty Monument was a proposed national memorial to honor the more than 5,000 enslaved and free persons of African descent who served as soldiers or sailors or provided civilian assistance during the American Revolutionary War.
Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel
The Yard is one of the main quadrangles on the campus of Howard University in Northwest Washington, DC. The Yard is the principal open space at the northern end of the academic portion of the campus, flanked by nine academic buildings.
Roosevelt Room
The Roosevelt Room is a meeting room in the West Wing of the White House, the home and main workplace of the president of the United States.
George Mason Memorial
The George Mason Memorial is a memorial to Founding Father George Mason, the author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights that inspired the United States Bill of Rights.
Ulysses S Grant Memorial
The Ulysses S. Grant Memorial is a presidential memorial in Washington, D.C. honoring American Civil War general and 18th United States President Ulysses S. Grant. It sits at the base of Capitol Hill, below the west front of the United States Capitol.
Ford House Office Building
The Ford House Office Building is one of the five office buildings containing U.S. House of Representatives staff in Washington, D.C. on Capitol Hill.
Civil War Monuments in Washington
The Civil War Monuments in Washington, D.C. are a group of seventeen outdoor statues which are spread out through much of central and northwest Washington, D.C. The statues depict 11 Union generals and formerly included one Confederate general, Albert Pike, who was depicted as a Mason and not as a general.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal commemorative obelisk
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal commemorative obelisk is an 8-foot marble obelisk erected in 1850 in Washington, D.C. to mark the completion of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal to Cumberland, Maryland.
President Lincoln's Cottage at the Soldiers' Home
President Lincoln and Soldiers’ Home National Monument, sometimes shortened to President Lincoln's Cottage, is a national monument on the grounds of the Soldiers' Home, known today as the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
President Lincoln and Soldiers' Home National Monument
President Lincoln and Soldiers' Home National Monument, sometimes shortened to President Lincoln's Cottage, is a national monument on the grounds of the Soldiers' Home, known today as the Armed Forces Retirement Home. It is located near the Petworth and Park View neighborhoods of Washington, D.C.
National Slave Memorial
The National Slave Memorial is a proposed memorial to honor the victims of slavery in the United States. It was introduced during a 2003 Congressional session.
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