The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial, also called the Iwo Jima Memorial, is a tribute to all Marines who have lost their lives in service to our Nation. The choice of subject is unusual because it is based on a famous photograph from a World War II battle: …

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC; it is north of the Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool. It honors U.S. men and women who served in the Vietnam War (1959-1975). The memorial consists of three parts: the …

Ben’s Guide provides opportunities to learn about themes related to our Government. These themes, called Learning Adventures, are divided into three school-age categories. The Learning Adventures are designed for specific age and grade groups: Apprentice …

The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, just south of the Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool. It honors veterans who served in the Korean War (1950-1953). The memorial consists of a platoon of 19 stainless …

The Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on the edge of the Potomac Tidal Basin. It honors the life of President Franklin D. Roosevelt (1882-1945). The outdoor space of the memorial has four rooms that …