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.
"His work depicts both home front and battle scenes highlighting that sacrifice and determination," the site says of St. Florian's design.
WWII veteran Harry Miller salutes during a ceremony to mark the 78th anniversary of D-Day at the National World War II Memorial in D.C.
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