World War I I Memorial # 3
by Allen Beatty
Title
World War I I Memorial # 3
Artist
Allen Beatty
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
Fine art photograph of The U.S. National World War II Memorial. It is a national memorial dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. Consisting of 56 pillars and a pair of small triumphal arches surrounding a plaza and fountain, it is located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
Each pillar is inscribed with the name of one of the 48 U.S. states of 1945, as well as the District of Columbia, the Alaska Territory and Territory of Hawaii, the Commonwealth of the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The northern arch is inscribed with "Atlantic"; the southern one, "Pacific."
1st Place Winner of the 05/2019 Memorial Day Tribute Contest
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November 20th, 2015
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Michael Hoard
Congratulations Allen!!! Your superior photograph composition title World War II Memorial #3 has won 1st place in the Music CD Cover Designs art/photography contest. L, Fav, Cheers Group and contest administrator, Michael Hoard
Judy Vincent
This image is being featured in the “Photography ONLY – Landscapes and Landmarks” group – one of the most active groups on Fine Art America featuring the best landscape photographers in the world! Congratulations on your excellent work!
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