America’s wars are too often viewed with a matter-of-fact attitude. We focus on the analytical, remembering only the important dates and major battlegrounds. We rarely consider the daily lives of the men and women who left their families to work and die to protect our Nation. Look into the faces of these men and women and study the world and people that surrounded them. Imagine waking up and living their lives for just one day…

The Civil War Spanish-American War World War I World War II

Korean War Vietnam War Desert Storm

This memorial is a pictorial essay that tries to illustrate the heroic and historical impact of the sacrifices of America’s fighting forces. It does not document the entirety of U.S. wartime activity, but does attempt to represent the valor, passion, strength and humanity that is in the heart of all American Veterans.

Note: Some of these images depict the graphic nature of war and may not be suitable for all viewers.