The World War II Memorial: A Grateful Nation Remembers

By Douglas Brinkley

Book Overview

In May 2004, the sixtieth anniversary year of D-Day, the nation paid tribute to its World War II heroes with the dedication of a memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This beautifully illustrated keepsake offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the memorial and its place in American history. Exclusive photographs show the memorial in all stages of development, accompanied by text exploring the symbolism of each part -- the Rainbow Pool, the Wall of Remembrance, the Field of Stars, the Freedom Wall, and the Pillars of the States and Territories. George H. W. Bush, former senator Bob Dole, Yogi Berra, and other veterans share their personal stories, and leading military historians contribute essays on the war efforts at home and abroad. Like the memorial it commemorates, this book pays tribute to the "greatest generation" -- the everyday Americans who rose up to defend our freedom.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060851589
• ISBN13: 9780060851583
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 2.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.0" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

FITTING TRIBUTE TO THE GREATEST GENERATION

This is a wonderfully realized book on a memorial that is a wonderful tribute to the greatest generation of behalf on a grateful nation. I appreciated the history lesson on American's envolvement in World War II, and the images of the memorial itself are well conceived. The memorial, though colossel, is somehow intimate and fitting, and is full of symbolism. I only wish my grandfather had seen it, but alas he died before it was completed. The nation owes Bob Dole a huge thanks for getting this long deserved memeorial built, thank you Senater Dole, you make me very proud.

THANK YOU, VETS!

THANK YOU for ALL you have given us...Freedom, peace of mind, dedication to our country! This book is a Beautiful tribute to our Heros! This memorial is a LONG TIME COMING, but it is Finally here! I Pray ALL vets get a chance to visit this memorial! Thank you, again!