Arlington National Cemetery - The Women's Memorial
The Women In Military Service for America, 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 part of our nation's heritage, and is now recognized.
The role that women have played in our history has often been overlooked, particularly when it comes to the military.
Visitors to the Women's Memorial experience the collective history of women in the military along with individual stories of registered service women.
The Women's Memorial recognizes all women in or with the United States Armed Forces, past present and future. Additionally the Memorial documents the experiences of these women and tells their stories of service, sacrifice and achievement.
The Women's Memorial was dedicated on October 18, 1997, and is endordsed by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.
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Introduction
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The Farmhouse
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Flowing Through Time
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The Church
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Transition
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Mill Floor
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The Treasury of Life
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Stairwell
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Baseball
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The Triple Decker
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The Mills Along the Blackstone
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The Classroom
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Woonsocket Industrialists
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The ITU Hall
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The Merci Boxcar
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Introduction Alt Text
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The Farmhouse Alt Text
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Flowing Through Time Alt Text
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The Church Alt Text
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Transition Alt Text
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Mill Floor Alt Text
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The Treasury of Life Alt Text
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Stairwell Alt Text
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Baseball Alt Text
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The Triple Decker Alt Text
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The Mills Along the Blackstone Alt Text
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The Classroom Alt Text
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Woonsocket Industrialists Alt Text
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The ITU Hall Alt Text
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The Merci Boxcar Alt Text