Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Honor Their Sacrifice. Celebrate Their Legacy.
This Veterans Day, join us in the heart of our nation’s capital to honor the 16 million men and women of the United States Armed Forces who served during World War II, bringing freedom to millions around the world. On Tuesday, November 11, at 10:00 a.m., Friends of the National World War II Memorial and the National Park Service will co-host a special Veterans Day observance at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.
As part of the ceremony, World War II veterans will place wreaths at the Memorial’s Freedom Wall, paying tribute to their fallen brothers and sisters. This moving tradition stands as a powerful reminder of the price of freedom and the enduring legacy of the Greatest Generation.
To attend in-person, please register below.
If you are unable to attend in-person, you may watch the ceremony Live on Friends' Facebook page so you can participate virtually and help us honor all who served.
Register to attend this event IN-PERSON at the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C.