Central Omaha in Douglas County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Victory '95
50th Anniversary World War II Memorial
Photographed by McGhiever, November 17, 2024
1. Victory '95 Memorial
This memorial honors those Americans who left the security of their country and loved ones to protect the freedoms and human rights of all people.
It honors the risks taken and sacrifices made by those who whether home or abroad knew what their country and flag stood for; who were privileged and willing to fight and protect the heritage and future of America
The following people and organizations honor the sacrifice and service given by all Americans during World War II.
Their generous sponsorship of this memorial is gratefully recognized and appreciated.
Returning Soldier with Children
Lee Seemann
World War II Veteran
Rosie the Riveter
Employees of Valmont Industries, Inc.
In Honor Of
Robert B. Daugherty
World War II Veteran
Young Boy Gathering Scrap Metal
John & Carmen Gottschalk
Omaha World-Herald Foundation
In Honor of Newspaper Carriers
Farm Family with Folded American Flag
ConAgra Foundation
Memorial Base Structure
Peter Kiewit Foundation
Kiewit Companies Foundation
In honor of those who served on the battle front and on the home
this page online
Heartland of America Park
Omaha, Nebraska
Dedicated
September 1996
Erected 1996.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 41° 15.872′ N, 96° 0.064′ W. Memorial is in Omaha, Nebraska, in Douglas County. It is in Central Omaha. It can be reached from the intersection of Robert H. Storz Drive and Underwood Avenue, on the right when traveling south. The memorial is in Memorial Park near the north entrance. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 6005 Underwood Avenue, Omaha NE 68132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Eastern Nebraska. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and on the prairies. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: United States Marine Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Never Forget Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); Airborne and Special Operations Medal of Honor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Freedom is Not Free (about 300 feet away); Medal of Honor (about 300 feet away); The Airborne Trooper (about 300 feet away); Douglas County World War II Memorial Shrine (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Omaha.
Photographed by McGhiever, November 17, 2024
2. Victory '95 plaque at southwest corner of memorial
Photographed by McGhiever, November 17, 2024
3. Victory '95 plaque at southeast corner of memorial
Photographed by McGhiever, November 17, 2024
4. Victory '95 plaque at south approach to memorial
Photographed by McGhiever, November 17, 2024
5. Victory '95 plaque at south approach to memorial
Photographed by McGhiever, November 17, 2024
6. Victory '95 statues
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 25, 2024, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
