Navy - Merchant Marine Memorial at Lady Bird Johnson Park in Arlington, Virginia near Washington D.C. by Ernesto Begni Del Piatta (James M. Goode's Virginia Suburbs)

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Navy - Merchant Marine Memorial at Lady Bird Johnson Park in Arlington, Virginia near Washington D.C. by Ernesto Begni Del Piatta (James M. Goode's Virginia Suburbs)

The Navy - Merchant Marine Memorial at Lady Bird Johnson Park in Arlington, Virginia, honors U.S. Navy and Merchant Marine personnel who have served and sacrificed at sea. Created by Ernesto Begni Del Piatta, the aluminum monument features waves and gulls symbolizing the nation's maritime heritage. It commemorates those lost in war and peace across various maritime activities. The memorial is located near the 14th Street Bridge and Arlington Cemetery Metro station.