National World War II Memorial
GPTKB entity
Statements (172)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:memorial
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| gptkbp:approves |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
Congress in 1993 |
| gptkbp:architectural_style |
neoclassical
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| gptkbp:attracts |
millions of visitors annually
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| gptkbp:built |
honor the Greatest Generation
the legacy of WWII veterans honor the sacrifices of WWII veterans |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
the end of World War II
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| gptkbp:commemorates |
gptkb:World_War_II
the Allied victory in World War II American military personnel in World War II American soldiers in World War II |
| gptkbp:consecration_date |
April 29, 2004
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| gptkbp:constructed_in |
2001 and 2004
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| gptkbp:contains |
a central plaza
a wall of stars a field of stars inscriptions of quotes from leaders a pool of reflection |
| gptkbp:dedicated_to |
gptkb:American_soldiers_of_World_War_II
April 29, 2004 |
| gptkbp:designated_as |
gptkb:historical_site
|
| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Friedrich_St._Florian
neoclassical style Beaux-Arts style |
| gptkbp:evokes |
reflection and remembrance
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| gptkbp:features |
landscaped gardens
water fountains bronze plaques bronze sculptures sculptural elements historical exhibits gold stars a large fountain a central plaza two arches representing the Atlantic and Pacific theaters a ceremonial entrance granite pillars inscriptions of quotes pillars bronze stars a plaza area gold stars representing 400,000 service members |
| gptkbp:height |
approximately 10 feet
|
| gptkbp:honors |
gptkb:the_Greatest_Generation
American military personnel over 16 million Americans |
| gptkbp:hosts |
gptkb:educational_programs
ceremonies memorial events |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
National World War II Memorial
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:visitor_center
a visitor center reflecting pool state pillars bronze reliefs a wall of stars inscribed quotes Atlantic and Pacific pavilions 44 stone pillars |
| gptkbp:inscription |
gptkb:The_Greatest_Generation
gptkb:World_War_II The Price of Freedom In Memory of the Americans Who Served in the Armed Forces of the United States |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
tourists
school field trips school trips tourist activities |
| gptkbp:is_a_focal_point_for |
patriotic events
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| gptkbp:is_a_gathering_for |
memorial services
veterans and families memorial events |
| gptkbp:is_a_location_for |
art installations
memorial services |
| gptkbp:is_a_place_for |
gptkb:community_gatherings
educational tours personal reflection intergenerational dialogue memories are honored quiet contemplation public remembrance reflection on peace stories of veterans are shared |
| gptkbp:is_a_popular_spot_for |
gptkb:photography
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| gptkbp:is_a_reminder_of |
the importance of peace
the cost of war |
| gptkbp:is_a_site_for |
gptkb:educational_programs
cultural celebrations cultural events educational tours artistic performances historical reenactments political rallies ceremonies and events wreath-laying ceremonies veteran reunions |
| gptkbp:is_a_site_of |
national pride
|
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
national unity
sacrifice and valor freedom and sacrifice |
| gptkbp:is_a_testament_to |
the American spirit
|
| gptkbp:is_a_tribute_to |
the home front efforts during the war
the Allied forces all who served in WWII the sacrifices of families the resilience of the American spirit |
| gptkbp:is_a_venue_for |
gptkb:educational_programs
cultural events artistic performances memorial services public speeches |
| gptkbp:is_accessible_by |
people with disabilities
to people with disabilities |
| gptkbp:is_adjacent_to |
gptkb:memorial
|
| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
educate visitors
honor the sacrifices of World War II veterans reflect the sacrifices of WWII educate visitors about WWII |
| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:federal_government
private donations public and private donations |
| gptkbp:is_located_near |
gptkb:Lincoln_Memorial
gptkb:the_Lincoln_Memorial |
| gptkbp:is_managed_by |
gptkb:National_Park_Service
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| gptkbp:is_open_to |
the public
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:American_history
gptkb:U._S._National_Park_System gptkb:shopping_mall American landscape the National Park System American narrative U. S. history |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
photography spot
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
a historic landmark
a national landmark |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:National_Trust
gptkb:American_Institute_of_Architects gptkb:American_Society_of_Landscape_Architects |
| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
American values
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| gptkbp:is_surrounded_by |
reflecting pools
commemorative trees |
| gptkbp:is_visited_by |
millions of tourists annually
veterans of World War II |
| gptkbp:landmark |
gptkb:historical_significance
civic pride tourists visiting D. C. |
| gptkbp:length |
approximately 500 feet
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| gptkbp:lighting |
night
night lighting |
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
|
| gptkbp:managed_by |
gptkb:National_Park_Service
|
| gptkbp:open_to_public |
yes
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| gptkbp:opened |
April 29, 2004
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:shopping_mall
|
| gptkbp:start_date |
gptkb:President_George_W._Bush
|
| gptkbp:supports |
large crowds
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| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Washington_Monument
gptkb:Lincoln_Memorial gptkb:memorial reflecting pool |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:sacrifice
freedom national unity valor |
| gptkbp:visitors |
millions annually
|
| gptkbp:visitors_per_year |
over 4 million
|
| gptkbp:was_designed_to_reflect |
the values of the American people
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| gptkbp:width |
approximately 400 feet
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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