World War II Memorial: The Rainbow Pool

The National World War II Memorial was dedicated to both the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the war, and to those who were supporting the troops back home. The site is located in non-other than Washington DC, it was designed by an architect named Friedrich St. Florian, and the construction of the memorial began in September of 2001. The memorial was opened to the public on April 29, 2004 and was dedicated to those who gave up their lives, and those who fought beside them but survived. The site rests on a 7.4-acre area, but the actual memorial is only the size of a small football field; the remaining acres of the land are covered in trees, small ponds, walking paths, and shrubs.

Although, the memorial itself may seem rather small compared

The Rainbow Pool is a beautiful piece of the memorial, that is located at the heart of the site. The beauty of the pool is extremely difficult to put into words, especially if attempting to explain its appearance at night when the water is reflecting all the different lights that are put into the pool. This pool creates a sense of peacefulness and allows those who sit near it to have a moment of clear thinking, and reflection of World War II and of those who lost their lives in it. This pool is very popular with tourists, and those who generally have the desire to visit the memorial. Those visitors can dangle their feet in the shallow pool, the soothing cool water serves to create a sense of clarity during their important moments of

The granite pillars are each connected by ropes, these ropes are sculped from bronze metals. The image of the pillars being connected by ropes create image that serves as a symbol of unity; the unity of most Americans during World War II. Each of the pillars stand to be seventeen feet high, as a representation of the strength of America. The atmosphere created by these pillars is both, a feeling of pride, and a sense of appreciation for those who protect us, and for the ability to live in a country that supplies its citizens with so many freedoms. Another part of the Memorial has come to be known as “The Freedom Wall.” The Freedom Wall is a concrete wall covered in 4,048 gold stars, each single star stands to commemorate 100 American soldiers who laid down his own life in the desire to protect America, and those whom they loved who were citizens of such a great country. This famous wall creates an absolute atmosphere of appreciation, while embracing feelings of loss, and acknowledging the sacrifice that so many of Americans made, in hopes to protect their own freedoms, and the freedoms of their