29 April 2017

History for the day: 2004: World War Two monument opens in Washington, D.C.

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World War II monument opens in Washington, D.C.

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Apr
29
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
2004
World War II monument opens in Washington, D.C.
On April 29, 2004, the National World War II Memorial opens in Washington, D.C., to thousands of visitors, providing overdue recognition for the 16 million U.S. men and women who served in the war. The memorial is located on 7.4 acres on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the National Mall... read more »
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