First Infantry Division Monument

In President's Park in Washington, D.C., south of State Place, the First Division Monument stands as a dignified memorial to the fallen soldiers of the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division. Originally dedicated on October 4, 1924, to honor the casualties of World War I, the monument has been expanded several times over the years. Today, you can also pay your respects to those killed in World War II, the Vietnam War, and Operation Desert Storm, whose memorials were added in 1957, 1977, and 1995. The ensemble thus brings together the division's history across several decades and serves as a quiet place for reflection in the heart of the U.S. capital.