WASHINGTON — A new memorial honoring the contributions of women who helped keep the U.S. economically and socially afloat during World War II is set to be built in the nation’s capital.

World War II veteran Les Jones speaks with Jacob Sypolt of Preston County, W. Va. at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Memorial Day, May 29, 2023.

The World War II Memorial in D.C. celebrated its 20th anniversary on Saturday by honoring the men and women who died during the worldwide engagement. “Today, we pay homage to the millions of ...

Meet the women who were the "secret weapon" that won the war and changed the world in the process. Meet the American women who built the planes and flew them, fought on the warfront and the home ...

The World War II Memorial opened to the public on this day in history, April 29, 2004, after more than two years of work on its construction. It honors the lives lost in WWII.

By then, Congress had authorized the creation of the first national memorial to the men and women who served in World War II, to be located on the Mall near memorials to the Vietnam and Korean wars.

The memorial honors the 16 million — including more than 350,000 women — who served in the armed forces of the U.S. during World War II, the more than 400,000 who died, and the millions who ...

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii - The Women’s Air Raid Defense (WARD) stands as a testament to the resilience and dedication of women during World War II. Formed in response to the Pearl Harbor attack, ...

WARD was active until the end of World War II in 1945. ... READ MORE Volunteers for The Women's Air Raid Defense, primarily military spouses, underwent rigorous trai ning.