Second Division Memorial

Title: Second Division Memorial
Creator: James Earle Fraser
Date: 07/18/1936 (Dedicated)
Description: Located within President's Park on the National Mall, the Second Division Memorial is dedicated to those members of the Second Infantry Division of the US army who have died while in service. Originally dedicated in 1936 by President Franklin Roosevelt, the memorial honored service in World War I. The flaming sword at the memorial's center represents the defense of Paris from German forces during that conflict. In 1962, two wings were added to the memorial to represent service in World War II and the Korean War.
Source: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division. View original.
Coverage: 1920-1949; 1950-1979
Location: President's Park, between 17th Street NW, and Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC.