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WWII Memorials
Efforts began to commemorate World War II only a few years after the war ended. Many National Park Service sites preserve these memorials.
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Parks for Healing
Military leadership recognized the healing power of parks very early in the war. Recreation camps and hospitals were established in parks.
Last updated: November 17, 2016