![]() This symbolizes the fact that not only did the states and territories give their citizens to serve in the military, they also offered their resources and the fruits of their labor to the cause of victory. The wheat wreath represents agriculture and the oak wreath represents industry. Each pillar has both, but they alternate from side to side for variety. There are two wreaths for each pillar one on the front and one on the back. “Here We Mark The Price Of Freedom” is inscribed below the Freedom Wall. If one of those dreaded telegrams arrived informing them of their family member's death, they would replace the blue star with a gold one revealing that family’s sacrifice. When an American went off to fight, the family often displayed in their window a flag bearing a blue star on a white field with a red border. Of 16 million men and women in military service during the time, that number represents 1 death out of every 40. That means that more than 400,000 soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, and military personnel lost their lives or remain missing in action in World War II. There are 4,048 gold stars each one represents 100 American military deaths. territories, again in the order by which they became such, alternating right to left. Then the order goes back and forth, or right and left, around the circle, much like a military procession, or march of states as each entered the Union. To the left of the center would be the second, in this case the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. To the right of the place of honor would be the next important element in rank, seniority, or designation, in this case, the State of Delaware, the first to ratify the U.S. In this case, the place of honor is held by the Freedom Wall (field of gold stars) that symbolizes the number of American dead from World War II. Much like a formal gathering of military or governmental leaders, wherein the guest or place of honor is at center. Please honor our veterans by respecting the symbolism underlying the memorial pools and water features. ![]() ![]() American and Allied victories are celebrated here as are the millions of soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines that fought to secure those victories. The pool contains many lights and sharp fountain heads that could injure visitors. ![]()
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