Memorial Park

Memorial Park. . Located at the highest point in Memorial Park, the World War II Memorial Shrine recognizes the men and women of Douglas County, Nebraska, who lost their lives while serving in the war., The shrine is a semi-circular colonnade of seven arches. Above each arch, a circular bas-relief sculpture portrays a branch of the United States military., Bronze plaques on the columns list the names of over 900 Douglas County men and women who died in combat and non-combat roles during World War II., An American flag stands in the center of a circular planting bed that originally was a reflecting pool. An expansive lawn, tree plantings, and formal rose garden enhance the memorial's beauty. The shrine stands as a permanent memorial, to express gratitude for military veterans, past, present, and future., Memorial Park was dedicated during a ceremony featuring President Harry S. Truman, conducted at the shrine on June 5, 1948. In his remarks, the President said, "The men who gave their lives did so because they believed, as I believe, in an ideal. That ideal is peace in the world for all of the world.", President Harry Truman lays a wreath of lilies on the edge of the reflecting pool at the Memorial Park dedication. , Omaha World Herald/ Robert Paskach photo collection at Dundee Museum, US Navy , The bas-relief sculptures portray world war two's seven military branches: the US Navy, Airborne Corps, US Army Infantry, US Marine Corps, US Army Medical Corps, US Army Field Artillery, and US Navy Aviators. , Bas-relief photos by Dundee Digital, US Army Infantry, US Marine Corps, Omaha World Herald , The reflecting pool and shrive under construction, May 1947., The architect for the Memorial Park was Leo A Daly Company, an Omaha architecture and engineering firm. The park's shrine, rose garden, trees, and open spaces continue to attract visitors year-round. , Shots by Natalie, Shutterstock 1421402792