Gold Star Mothers National Monument, National memorial near Arlington National Cemetery, Washington D.C., United States.
The Gold Star Mothers National Monument features sculptural elements facing Arlington National Cemetery to honor mothers who lost children in military service.
The Gold Star tradition began during World War I when families displayed blue stars for active service members and replaced them with gold stars upon death.
The monument establishes a dedicated space where families gather annually on Gold Star Mother's Day, held on the last Sunday of September.
The memorial site includes interpretive panels, accessible pathways, and benches positioned near Memorial Drive between Arlington National Cemetery and the Armored Forces Memorial.
Each section of the monument incorporates bronze relief panels chronicling individual stories of mothers receiving telegrams announcing their children's military casualties.
GPS coordinates: 38.90500,-77.01600
Latest update: March 19, 2025 11:43
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