Historical Marker

World War II Memorial

Historical marker location:
4301 13th St NW, 16th Street Heights, District of Columbia
( Memorial is on 13th Street Northwest, 0.1 miles north of Upshur Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.)
Marker installed: 1949

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The District was the site of the first public monument to George Washington: The Washington Monument, which stands in the center of the National Mall, was built to honor the first U.S. president. It was completed in 1884, more than 50 years after construction began.
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