Penn Quarter in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Welcome Aboard!
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US Navy Memorial
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"Any man who may be asked what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: 'I served in the United States Navy.'"
President John F. Kennedy
This living memorial, crafted from granite, bronze, and water, honors the proud men and women of the sea servicespast, present, and future. Indeed, the memorial's grand, sweeping scale illustrates the evolution of the Navy from the early days of sail to the modern era of nuclear power.
Throughout its history, the Navy has seen vessels of wood, iron, and steel, along with one constantthe men and women of the US Navy. Displaying the navy's core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment, these sailors continue to defend and represent the United States honorably at home and around the globe.
Additional Information
To learn more, please visit the nearby Navy Memorial Visitor Center which contains interactive exhibits, sculptures, the Delbert D. Black National Chief's Mess, the Arleigh and Roberta Burke Theater, the Ship's Store, the Media Resource Center, and the permanent national registry of those who have served our Navy, the Navy Log.
All images courtesy of the U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation.
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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list.
Location. 38° 53.641′ N, 77° 1.396′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in the Penn Quarter. It is on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest east of 9th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 905 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington DC 20004, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The United States Navy Memorial (within shouting distance
Other markers no longer nearby. Welcome Aboard! (has been replaced with this marker); The Navy Memorial - from Bow to Stern (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has replaced the linked marker, which had a slightly different inscription.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 239 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
