With the many wars that have taken place in our country, we've lost thousands of troops and military personnel. The best way we can always remember them is with memorial and tributes. The Second Division Memorial in Washington DC was designed as a memorial to honor the 17,660 that served and lost their lives in the Second Division of the United States Army. It had its first dedication ceremony in 1936. It was originally built just to memorialize and honor the Second Division from World War I, but since then, two additions have been made. One was to honor the World War II victims and the other for those that died in the Korean conflict. After these additions, there was another dedication ceremony in 1962. The deceased soldiers from World War II are inscribed on the West end with the Korean War on the east side.
The center of the large doorway is made of granite shaft with two wreaths flanking the entrance and carved in relief. You'll also see an 18-foot high flaming sword guarding the doorway. This sword is a symbolic measure signifying the German's entry to Paris being blocked. On the handle of the sword, you will find an Indian head inside a star, which is the insignia for the Second Division. The wings that you see on each side of the gateway are for the additions that were added to pay memorial to the other wars. Many people visit this memorial each year, especially on the holidays designated for paying tribute.
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