In America: Remember

In America: Remember is a memorial installation on the National Mall where white flags are planted in rows, each one representing a person who died from COVID-19. The flags spread across a large area, and their sheer number creates a visual representation of the scale of loss.

The installation appeared from September to October 2021 and documented the rising death toll from the pandemic in America. The artist updated the death count daily, making the ongoing crisis visible to visitors each day.

Visitors write personal messages on the flags, turning the installation into a shared space where people mourn and remember those lost during the pandemic. The handwritten notes from family members and strangers alike create a visual record of collective grief.

The installation is outdoors on the National Mall and works best to visit on days with pleasant weather. For those unable to visit in person, the memorial website allows online dedications of flags in memory of loved ones.

The artist updated a large numerical display each day showing the growing number of COVID-19 deaths. These daily updates made the ongoing loss tangible for visitors and deepened the emotional impact of seeing the count change.

Location: Washington, D.C.

Creator: Suzanne Brennan Firstenberg

GPS coordinates: 38.89150,-77.03450

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:09