General Pershing Statue
Image of the General Pershing Statue within the Memorial NPS Photo

World War I Memorial

Federal Recreation Area · District of Columbia · National Park Service

A grateful nation honors the service, valor, courage and sacrifice of the 4.7 million American sons and daughters who served in the Great War.

Plan your visit

Know before you go

Phone
(202) 426-6841
Official site
www.nps.gov
Managed by
National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

What's here

Highlights: Military · Infantry and Militia · Artillery · US Army · US Navy · US Marines · US Coast Guard · US Air Force (Army Air Corps) · Armories · Battlefields · Monuments and Memorials · Wars and Conflicts · World War I

Activities & features: Guided Tours · Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Photos

  • An elevated platform overlooks the World War I Memorial
    NPS Photo
  • Image of the WWI Memorial under Renovation
    NPS Photo
  • Peace Fountain
    NPS Photo
  • Soldiers Journey
    NPS Photo

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12