Construction began in September 2001. The Memorial opened to the public on April 29, 2004, and was dedicated on Saturday, May 29, 2004. The Memorial became part of the National Park System on Nov. 1, 2004, when it was transferred from the ABMC to the NPS, which now operates and maintains the Memorial.

Construction began in September 2001. The Memorial opened to the public on April 29, 2004, and was dedicated on Saturday, May 29, 2004. The Memorial became part of the National Park System on Nov. 1, 2004, when it was transferred from the ABMC to the NPS, which now operates and maintains the Memorial.