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A Trip to Washington, D.C. The World War II Memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the U.S., the more than 400,000 who died, and all who supported the war effort from home. Symbolic of the defining event of the 20th Century, the memorial is a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people. The Second World War is the only 20th Century event commemorated on the National Mall’s central axis. At the World War II Memorial The Washington Monument The Washington Monument at night The Washington Monument was built between 1848 and 1884 as a tribute to George Washington's military leadership from 1775-1783 during the American Revolution. 555' 5-1/8" tall. White marble blocks from Maryland. The Lincoln Memorial over the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool viewed from World War II Memorial As a philosopher and a statesman, Thomas Jefferson served in many capacities during his life: lawyer, politician, sc...