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To represent the 48 states and the District of Columbia. Back when WWII was still going on there were only 48 states.
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Why are there 56 pillars and not 50 at the World War 2 Memorial?
Beacause.
What is the World War 2 Memorial in Washington made out of?
The pillars, arches, and walls are made of granite.
What is the name of the World War 2 memorial?
the answer to that question is the world war II memorial
What do the wreaths represent on the pillars at the World War 2 memorial?
The 56 pillars represent the 48 states (at the time of WWII) and the District of Columbia, the territories of Alaska and Hawaii, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Philippines, Puerto Rico Guam and American Samoa.
What is the number buried at the World War 2 Memorial in Washington D.C.?
The World War 2 Memorial in Washington DC is a memorial. It is not a tomb. No one is buried there.
How long is the world war 2 memorial?
no
What was the design architect of the National World War 2 Memorial?
The World War II Memorial was designed by Friedrich St.Florian .
What do the 4000 gold stars mean in the world war 2 memorial?
the gold stars in the world war 2 memorial represent family sacrifice.
How does the World War 2 Memorial capture the essence of the World War 2 in America?
it doesnt
What is the World War 2 Memorial made of?
granite
How tall is the World War 2 Memorial?
There are many World War 2 Memorials. Please be more specific.
How many people visit the National World War 2 Memorial?
how many people work in the war memorial today how many people work in the war memorial today
