Korean War Memorial Reflecting Pool

War! What is it good for?

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April 4th 2007
Our trip to D. C. included visiting the war memorials. The World War II Memorial opened in 2004, and is operated by the National Park Service. It is dedicated to all who served during the war and the commitment of the entire nation. It includes 56 stone pillars arranged in a semi circle around a central plaza. Each pillar is inscribed with the names of the then 48 states and its territories. In ... read more

North America » United States » District of Columbia » Washington

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more