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Women in Military Service for America Memorial

Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22201
703-533-1155
Ranked #8 of 23 attractions in Arlington
4.5 of 5 stars 13 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: When it was dedicated in 1997, the Women's Memorial became the first major American memorial to honor women who have served in the United States...... more » Owner description: When it was dedicated in 1997, the Women's Memorial became the first major American memorial to honor women who have served in the United States military. The memorial also marks the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery. « less
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Connecticut
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Very beautiful tribute to all women who served and serve out country. They even had my mother's name in the computer as she was a nurse in WW2. More

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San Diego, California
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

This is a tribute to all the women that have served our country. One of the most moving parts of this memorial, for me, was the book of deceased soldiers. You can look through and see photos and information about women who have given their lives to serve and protect. My son and I spent about an hour here and... More

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Santa Barbara, CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

Everyone here was lovely except for the store clerk, an older woman who couldn't break with a smile or anything but a grunt. Nice displays here with old uniforms, etc. A computer system holds the names of women in the military with the opportunity to add information to someone already in the system who served or to add someone they... More

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Hercules,CA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

Very impressive wonderful to see their service and their stories women in the military. Exhibit is amazing, when you visit the Arlington Cemetery just take a few steps and visit the women in military. Nice to see a tribute just for women in the military More

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Potomac, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012
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Any woman who has served in the U.S. Military can request and receive an honorary certificate of service from the Memorial. It's wonderful to see their service recognized at this beautiful memorial. More

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Allentown, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Very impressive memorial. I actually cried reading some of the stories behind our women in the military. More

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L'Assomption, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

It was nice to see they honored women who served but really I think they could have done more.It's not as ornate as the ones for the men. I was a little disappointed More

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Washington, DC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

An impressive sight as one makes the drive into Arlington National Cemetary. Long over-due, the memorial is a testiment to women who have given their lives to the US. More

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Torrance, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Long overdue! Women have played such an important role in our military... More

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Maryland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 December 2011

Site is very nice, but it's a country cousin to all that surrounds it. More

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