“May this memorial be a tribute to the indomitable spirit of a citizenry in World War II who remained steadfast in their faith in our democratic system.”
– Norman Y. Mineta, Internee at Heart Mountain camp, Wyoming
Beyond the grand expanse of memorials along Washington’s National Mall are a collection of powerful, lesser-known memorials, some which commemorate a time when a government failed a whole body of its citizens. Others are testimonies to the “indomitable spirit” of those “who remained steadfast in their faith in our democratic system.”
Discover how memorial artworks convey experiences of loss, suffering, courage, and resilience on a walking tour that visits:
- The Holodomor Genocide Memorial that recalls the 1930s famine in Ukraine
- Japanese American Memorial to Patriotism During World War II
- National Native American Veterans Memorial
- Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial
- And more!
