Military Women's Memorial, Military memorial at Arlington National Cemetery, United States.
The Women in Military Service for America Memorial features a curved granite structure with a reflecting pool, fountain, and thirteen glass panels displaying military quotes.
Originally constructed as the Hemicycle entrance to Arlington National Cemetery in 1932, the structure was transformed into a women's military memorial in 1997.
The memorial maintains a computer database containing photographs, records, and stories of over 250,000 women who served in the United States military forces.
The 33,000-square-foot education center includes a 196-seat theater, conference facilities, and exhibit spaces that accommodate up to 500 people for events.
The structure incorporates glass tablets into its architecture, allowing natural light to illuminate the interior while displaying engraved military testimonials.
Location: Arlington County
Architects: Weiss/Manfredi
Website: https://womensmemorial.org
GPS coordinates: 38.88278,-77.06808
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:10
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