点评:The memorial is located between Washington Stella and the walkway leading to the Lincoln Memorial, almost at the beginning of the Reflecting Pool. This monumental, solemn memorial complex is designed as a large circle. We visited during the day, but the brochures say it's even more beautiful at night, when the lights and illuminations are on. It's always open and free.
There are 56 artfully displayed columns surrounding a beautiful fountain opposed by two arches that each symbolize victory in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters of battle. The Memorial celebrates the 16 million who served in World War II. Each column bears an American state in memory of the soldiers who went to war from that state. Visitors try to stand next to their state's name and take photos. Children splash in the fountain. And tears well up in my eyes, as I think: may there never be war again.
翻译:纪念碑位于华盛顿纪念碑和通往林肯纪念堂的步道之间,几乎就在倒影池的起点。这座庄严肃穆的纪念建筑群呈圆形。我们白天参观,但宣传册上说,夜晚灯光璀璨时,这里更加美丽。纪念碑全年开放,免费参观。
56根精心布置的石柱环绕着一座美丽的喷泉,喷泉对面是两座拱门,分别象征着大西洋和太平洋战场的胜利。这座纪念碑是为了纪念在二战中服役的1600万军人。每根石柱上都刻着一个美国州的名字,以纪念来自该州参战的士兵。游客们纷纷站在自己州的名字旁边拍照留念。孩子们在喷泉里嬉戏玩耍。我的眼眶不禁湿润,心中默念:愿战争永不再来。