Since its dedication in 2004, more than 40 million people have visited the Memorial. Unfortunately, we continue to lose our World War II veterans at a significant rate of 600 a day. Of the more than 16 million Americans who served during World War II, just over one million are still with us today.

Since its dedication in 2004, more than 40 million people have visited the Memorial. Unfortunately, we continue to lose our World War II veterans at a significant rate of 600 a day. Of the more than 16 million Americans who served during World War II, just over one million are still with us today.