World War II Memorial

Historical marker location:

1750 Independence Avenue Southwest, The National Mall, District of Columbia

( Marker is on 17th Street Southwest north of Independence Avenue Southwest, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2004

The District has been the site of many historic protests and marches: Because of its status as the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. has been the site of numerous demonstrations and marches throughout U.S. history, including the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963 and the Women's March in 2017.