Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
memorial
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
the_end_of_World_War_II
the_Allied_victory_in_World_War_II |
| gptkbp:constructedIn |
2001 and 2004
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| gptkbp:contains |
24 bronze bas-relief panels
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| gptkbp:dedicatedTo |
gptkb:American_soldiers_of_World_War_II
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| gptkbp:designedBy |
gptkb:U.S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkb:Friedrich_St._Florian |
| gptkbp:features |
two arches representing the Atlantic and Pacific theaters
inscribed quotes from veterans gold_stars_representing_American_lives_lost |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
WWII memorial
|
| gptkbp:includes |
fountains
reflecting pool a Wall of Stars |
| gptkbp:inscription |
Here we mark the price of freedom.
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| gptkbp:inspiredBy |
the need for a national tribute
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| gptkbp:is |
a historical landmark
a popular tourist attraction a site for public gatherings a site for community events a site for educational programs a site for historical reenactments a place for family reunions a destination for school trips a site for memorial services a symbol of national pride a place for personal reflection a gathering place for veterans a place for honoring veterans a venue for concerts and events a site for photography and art a site for reflection and remembrance a focal point for discussions about war and peace a place for peaceful protests a reminder of the sacrifices made during the war a_landmark_in_American_history a_part_of_American_culture a_representation_of_American_values a_part_of_the_American_landscape a_tribute_to_the_Greatest_Generation |
| gptkbp:is_accessible_by |
people with disabilities
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| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
private donations
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| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
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| gptkbp:managedBy |
gptkb:National_Park_Service
|
| gptkbp:openedIn |
April 29, 2004
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:National_Mall
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| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
open space and gardens
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
unity and sacrifice
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| gptkbp:visitors |
over 4 million annually
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