The next monument was the World War II Memorial.
A wreath was present for each state and country that participated in World War II.
View on the ground as you enter the Memorial.
An arch on one side represented the Atlantic side of the war and the other side the Pacific side.
The Hawaii pillar & wreath
The words of Franklin D. Roosevelt in his speech after Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese.
The Stants pose by the Hawaii pillar with Esther Macy & Lice Niu taking a break on the benches
The Pacific Arch
The fountain & pool at the base of the "Pacific" archway. Around the edge of the of the pool is the list of major conflicts that occurred during the war in the Pacific starting with Pearl Harbor.
Around the edge of the pool below the arch are quotes from various political leaders of the era.
This fountain was in the center between the arches.
At the back of the memorial there was a view of the Lincoln Memorial. The sun had already set and the Memorial lights have not been turned on yet.
Out the other side of the Memorial is a view of the Washington Monument.
After the World War II Memorial we continued on to the Jefferson Memorial
This is the view of the Washington Monument from the Jefferson Memorial.
The front of the Jefferson Memorial
Inside the memorial are etched copies of some of Jeffersons most famous speeches and writings.
Some of the choir members at the base of Jefferson's statue inside the Memorial
Tyson Vimahi, Kristen Pitt, Jennifer Salts, Talianne Alisa, Carlos Gomez, & Jasmine Lopez
The view from the top of the steps toward the Washington Monument.
The White House from the top of the steps
Our tour guide Brian, Lori Vimahi, & Lei Liua enjoying the view of the White House.
View from the side of the Jefferson Memorial
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