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District of Columbia World War I Memorial
Monument and Memorial Site
Southwest Washington, Washington
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DC Preservation LeagueMay 11, 2011Completed in 1931, the Peristyle Doric Temple was the first war memorial on the Mall, and lists all 499 DC residents who lost their lives in the war, regardless of their rank, race, or gender.
Lauren OliviaNovember 21, 2017My fiancé & I took an evening date trip to DC from Baltimore & decided to do some Capital sightseeing...at 10pm lol it was beautiful.
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CJ WallingtonDecember 27, 201126,000 from the District served in WWI. Their names are in the cornerstone. Those who lost their lives are inscribed around the side.
Kye StranceJanuary 30, 2010Incredibly impressive. What makes it even more special, the vets who are there, love to talk about their experience. To hear history first hand like that is incredible.
Derek MMarch 28, 2012Trees recently cleared, new lighting, new paved path modest improvements to only DC memorial for the Great War.
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District of Columbia World War I Memorial
1964 Independence Ave SW (in West Potomac Park)
Washington, D.C. 20037
United States
Washington, D.C. 20037
United States
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(202) 426-6841
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- 9.6
"Stunning memorial. Even better at sunset and night. Sit on the steps and reflect at the pool."
Andrea C - 9.5
"One of the newer memorials, but a definite "must-see". Located directly between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. Very scenic!"
Markus Tarjamo - 9.4
"Take a walk around the tidal basin to this beautiful place. There is parking along the Potomac."
Jana
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- 7.6
"Nice memorial to sit and enjoy the garden. Completely empty and forgotten though that also means its idyllic and somewhat peaceful."
Michael - 9.3
"Really great and artistic concept to represent one of the most influential civil rights leaders of our times"
Britt Antony - 9.2
"Stunning view of the tidal basin. Good walk around the basin."
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- 9.1
"This is a great memorial. It's definitely worth a visit (especially if you enjoy history) though it is pretty solemn."
Nico Parker - 9.4
"Always a great view to take in, try and get it from all angles!"
Dustin Haley - 9.1
"Scenic at sunset, with the sunset hitting the Washington Monument over the water."
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