American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, Washington D.C.

Name: American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
Address: 150 Washington Ave, SW, Washington D.C., United States

#64 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial, Washington D.C.

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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. Congress adopted legislation establishing the memorial on October 23, 2000, authorizing the Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial Foundation to design, raise funds for, and construct the memorial. The fundraising goal was reached in mid-2010, and ground for the memorial broken on November 10, 2010. The memorial was dedicated by President Barack Obama on October 5, 2014. ()

Coordinates: 38°53'11"N, 77°0'47"W

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150 Washington Ave, SWSouthwest Washington (Southwest Employment Area)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United States Capitol, National Museum of the American Indian, United States Botanic Garden, Statue of Freedom.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial?

Nearby attractions include Bartholdi Fountain, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Bartholdi Park, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Southwest Federal Center, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), United States Botanic Garden, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial:

Metro

Federal Center Southwest • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (4 min walk)
Capitol South • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (10 min walk)

Train

Rayburn (5 min walk)
U.S. Capitol (9 min walk)

Bus

FlixBus Washington Union Station • Lines: 2601, 2602, 2668, N2610 (21 min walk)
4th St & N St SW • Lines: 74 (22 min walk)

Tram

Union Station • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (28 min walk)
H Street & 8th Street Northeast • Lines: H Street/Benning Road Streetcar (35 min walk)