Attractions nearby: Mall (west of Lincoln Memorial)

memorial

The west side of the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall features significant memorials including the Arts of Peace and Arts of War statues, created in the early 1950s. These sculptures, by James Earle Fraser and Leo Friedlander respectively, symbolize themes of music, harvest, sacrifice, and valor. Located near West Mall and 17th Street SW, the area is accessible via the Smithsonian Metro station and forms part of the Potomac Park area. It is a key cultural and commemorative site within Washington, D.C.