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Opening of WWII Memorial Draws Nation’s Veterans and Students
The World War II Memorial opened to the public with hundreds of schoolchildren among the first visitors. It sits between the Washington and Lincoln monuments on the National Mall and cost 174 million dollars with more than 195 million raised for a future trust. The dedication ceremony is planned for May 29 with a large anticipated crowd and invitations extended to President Bush and other living presidents.
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Washington
U.S
America
U.S. Park Service
Zach Richter
Newtown
Conn
Richter
Newtown Middle School
Washington Monument
Lincoln Memorial
National Mall
Kansas
Bob Dole
Bush
Smithsonian Institution
Jim Deutsch
Ink Spots
Artie Shaw
Senate
Congress
D.C