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National World War II Reunion

Tribute to a Generation
A crowd of people walking on the National Mall, with banners for National WWII Reunion and its venues: Capitol Canteen, Family Activities, and Wartime Stories. Signs and crowds extend into the distance, toward the Washington Monument.
Photo by Andrew Wilson, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives

Introduction

May 27-30, 2004
National Mall, Washington, D.C.

Held in conjunction with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial, the National World War II Reunion paid tribute to all members of the World War II generation.

The National World War II Reunion offered four days of conversations, reflections, presentations, music, dance, exhibits, family activities, and more-the largest gathering of WWII veterans since the war ended.

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