The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, unveiled in 1982, stands as a tribute to the over 58,281 Americans who died or remain missing in action during the Vietnam War. Maya Lin, a 22-year-old undergraduate student at Yale University, designed this iconic black granite wall, forever etching her work in the memories of countless visitors. As they walk along the wall, the names seem to recede into the earth, serving as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during this turbulent period in American history.

The image of five marines and a navy corpsman raising an American flag atop Mount Suribachi during World War II is known to every American schoolchild. Seen in person, the bronze 78-foot (23.77 meters) statue is sure to stir emotions. The sculpture near Arlington National Cemetery, commemorates the 6,800 soldiers who were martyred during World War II in order to capture the tiny Japanese island of Iwo Jima. Today, the memorial is dedicated to all U.S. Marines who died lsot their lives on battlefields. A Marine Parade is held at 7p Tuesdays throughout the summer.