WASHINGTON DC, États-Unis — plaque de dédicace du Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial à Arlington, en Virginie, sur l'île Columbia, sur les rives du Potomac, en face de Washington DC. Le mémorial rend hommage à ceux qui ont perdu la vie en mer pendant la première Guerre mondiale et a été consacré en 1934. La sculpture principale est moulée en aluminium. La plaque indique : «Aux âmes fortes et vaillance de ces hommes des États-Unis qui dans la Marine marchande et d'autres chemins d'activité sur les eaux du monde ont donné la vie ou encore l'offrir dans la performance des actes héroïques ce monument est dédié b

• Contributeur: David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy Banque D'Images
• ID de l’image: D7E71E
• Taille du fichier: 85,9 MB (5,6 MB Téléchargement compressé)
• Autorisations: Modèle - non | Propriété - non
• Dimensions: 6706 x 4476 px | 56,8 x 37,9 cm | 22,4 x 14,9 inches | 300dpi
• Date de la prise de vue: 1 mai 2013
• Lieu: Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial, Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Informations supplémentaires

Photograph by David Coleman. The Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial in Washington DC is a significant monument dedicated to honoring the service and sacrifice of the United States Navy and Merchant Marine. Located along the banks of the Potomac River, this memorial features an evocative sculpture that depicts seven seagulls flying above the crest of a wave, symbolizing the sailors lost at sea. Designed by artist William Couper and architect Harvey Wiley Corbett, the memorial was unveiled in 1934 and stands as a poignant tribute to the maritime forces that have played crucial roles in American history, particularly during times of war. The Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial is part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway and is maintained by the National Park Service. This site offers a place for reflection and remembrance, drawing visitors who wish to pay homage to the bravery and dedication of naval and merchant marine personnel. The memorial's serene riverside location provides a tranquil setting for contemplation and honors the legacy of those who served with valor and distinction. It remains a key landmark in Washington DC, contributing to the rich tapestry of national monuments that commemorate the United States' military and historical heritage.

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