A Day at D.C.’s World War War II Memorial

The World War II Memorial was created in the shape of a circle with each state on a pillar. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
Two visitors honor the World War II memorial by standing near one of the pillars. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
World War II Veteran Wayne Rorie and Shirley Broom honor the World War II Memorial. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
A family takes pictures before viewing the World War II Memorial. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
Quotes from veterans are engraved on some pillars at the World War II Memorial. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
A visitor thanks veteran Wayne Rorie for his service in World War II. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
A quote from President Franklin D. Roosevelt is engraved in one of the pillars at the World War II Memorial. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
World War II Veteran Adam Bull answers questions about his experiences during the war. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
Honor Flight's Tim Williamson talks with one of the veterans about the memorial. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
The logo that Tim Williamson wears on his shirt is for Honor Flight. It is a national organization that brings veterans to D.C. to reflect on their experiences during the war. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
A World War II veteran takes a picture of the memorial. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
A World War II veteran takes a picture of the memorial. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
A sign to "Honor your veterans" sits inside the World War II Memorial. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
Two girls take pictures of the text engraved in the World War II Memorial. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
A girl reads and honors the text engraved in the World War II Memorial. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
People leave gifts in the World War II Memorial as a sign of gratitude. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
A sign that says, "Please respect the memorial," sits inside the World War II Memorial. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
A woman reads the quote from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which is engraved in a pillar. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
The Washington Monument overlooks the World War II Memorial. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
A family sits down and honors the World War II Memorial. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
A quote engraved in a pillar sits in the entrance of the World War II Memorial. (WTOP/Nicole Curtis)
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