Texas World War II Memorial. . This Memorial honors the 830,000 Texans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during World War II, the more than 22,000 who gave their lives and the millions who supported the war effort from home. The Memorial honors the spirit, sacrifice and commitment of Texans to the common defense of our nation and to the broader causes of peace and freedom throughout the world. It serves as an inspiration to future generations of Texans, deepening their appreciation of what the World War II generation both sacrificed and accomplished in protecting freedom and democracy. As an exact replica of the Texas Pillar at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., the Memorial stands as an abiding symbol of Texas' contribution to the American national unity during World War II and a timeless reminder of the moral strength and awesome power that comes when a free people are united and bonded together in a common and just cause.,
Presented to the State of Texas , by , Texas World War II Memorial Committee , with the support of many fellow veterans, individuals, organizations and corporations , August 15, 2007.
This Memorial honors the 830,000 Texans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States during World War II, the more than 22,000 who gave their lives and the millions who supported the war effort from home. The Memorial honors the spirit, sacrifice and commitment of Texans to the common defense of our nation and to the broader causes of peace and freedom throughout the world. It serves as an inspiration to future generations of Texans, deepening their appreciation of what the World War II generation both sacrificed and accomplished in protecting freedom and democracy. As an exact replica of the Texas Pillar at the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., the Memorial stands as an abiding symbol of Texas' contribution to the American national unity during World War II and a timeless reminder of the moral strength and awesome power that comes when a free people are united and bonded together in a common and just cause.
Presented to the State of Texas
by
Texas World War II Memorial Committee
with the support of many fellow veterans, individuals, organizations and corporations
August 15, 2007
Erected 2007 by Texas World War II Memorial Committee.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location.
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30° 16.554′ N, 97° 44.442′ W. Marker is in Austin, Texas, in Travis County. It is in Downtown Austin. Memorial can be reached from West 14th Street east of Colorado Street. Memorial is in front of the Tom C. Clark (Texas Supreme Court) Building on the Texas state capitol grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 W 14th St, Austin TX 78701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 186 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 3, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
