WOMEN IN MILITARY SERVICE FOR AMERICA MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
Cause Area
- Arts & Culture
- Education & Literacy
- Veterans & Military Families
- Women
Location
Memorial Ave. & Schley Dr.ARLINGTON, VA 22203 United StatesWebsite:
http://womensmemorial.org
Organization Information
Mission Statement
The Women In Military Service For America Memorial, at the Ceremonial Entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, is the only major national memorial honoring all women who have defended America throughout history. Their patriotism and bravery are a part of our nation’s heritage and are now recognized. Visitors to the Women’s Memorial experience the collective history of women in the military along with the individual stories of registered servicewomen. The Women’s Memorial: -recognizes all women who have served in or with the United States Armed Forces--past, present and future; -documents the experiences of these women and tells their stories of service, sacrifice and achievement; -makes their contributions a visible part of our history; -illustrates their contribution equal to that of men in defense of our nation; and -serves as inspiration for others.
Description
The Women's Memorial stands at the ceremonial entrance of Arlington National Cemetery, and serves as a living memorial to the women of the past and present Armed Forces. We strive to honor these women and to teach future generations about their contributions America and its history.