National Memorials · District of Columbia
World War I Memorial
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Introduction
Background: 1
A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daughters who served in the Great War.
Geography
History and culture
Features of the World War I Memorial: 4
The 58 foot long bas relief portrays the experience of one American soldier during World War I.
As commander of the American Expeditionary Force, General John J. Pershing led the American military effort during World War I.
The Belvedere is the conceptual center of the World War I Memorial, providing a commanding view of its major features.
History & Culture: 5
Learn how statues, water features and quotations honor the those who served in the Great War.
Meet the architects, sculptors, artists and engravers who brought the World War I Memorial from vision to reality.
Visitor information
Visitation
Sources & field notes
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Features of the World War I Memorial · Features of the World War I Memorial — National Park Service. Open source ↗
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Recreation visits · National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics. Open source ↗
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- 2025
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- 2026-10-30
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- NPS reporting unit; annual total is the sum of 12 monthly recreation visit estimates.
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- World War I MEM
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