A Preview
"The World War Two Memorial. Fifty-six granite pillars. Two triumphal arches. A wall of gold stars. The whole thing cost a hundred and ninety-seven million dollars — almost all of it raised with private donations. And it exists because of a fish fry."
Hear the full story in the app — narrated and timed to play right where you're standing.
The Reveal
This stop is part of the tour’s larger story. An optional reveal at the end lets you revisit which details stayed perfectly honest and which got a little extra help.
Tour Stops
Follow the full Monuments to the Dead route.
Hear the full story at The World War Two Memorial
This is just one of 9 stops on the Monuments to the Dead tour. Download the app, put in your headphones, and experience it for real.
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