Explore War Monuments in Washington DC
Reflect on courage and sacrifice at monuments dedicated to those who served in times of conflict. These sites offer solemn spaces for remembrance and respect.
Somber monument to U.S. service members. Monument to Vietnam War service, featuring a wall with over 58,000 names of dead & missing soldiers.
Memorial honoring the U.S. Marine Corps. Statue honoring U.S. marines, depicting a scene at Iwo Jima during WWII, with an American flag.
Commemorative sculpture with 3 spires. 270ft memorial with 3 towering spires to honor past & present members of the U.S. Air Force.
Haunting monument to Vietnam War vets. V-shaped black granite monument inscribed with the names of nearly 60,000 Vietnam War dead & MIA.
Homage to those who served in Korean War. Outdoor memorial commemorating people who served in the Korean War through lifelike statues & more.
Grand 1870s memorial to fallen sailors. Completed in 1878, this elegant statue pays tribute to naval officers who died during the Civil War.
War memorial with a reflecting pool. Dedicated to disabled veterans, this granite & glass monument features a flame & a reflecting pool.
Towering tribute to George Washington. Landmark obelisk rising from the National Mall that honors America's first president.
Monument to the 18th U.S. president. Simple bronze & marble statue honoring U.S. President & famed Civil War general Ulysses S. Grant.
Remembrance of WWII internment camps. Plaques & a bronze sculpture memorializing Japanese-American internment & patriotism during WWII.
Homage to American naval forces. Massive outdoor memorial pays tribute to Americans serving at sea, including the Navy & Coast Guard.
Historic monument in President's Park. Monument in President's Park built in 1924 to honor soldiers in the U.S. Army's First Division.