Digital Extra: World War II Memorial

Local WWII veterans remember
WASHINGTON -- The two men live one block from each other in houses they've owned for decades, yet they never met to swap war stories until yesterday.

A gathering of heroes
WASHINGTON -- The capital is girded for a friendly invasion that's been half a century in the making: the convergence of World War II veterans upon a stone monument built in homage to their...

World War II Memorial declares victory
WASHINGTON -- Foreigners are often surprised at how casually Americans treat our great civic spaces and monuments.

Remember: WWII memorial architect still feels the pain while savoring the triumph of his creation
WASHINGTON -- Eight years ago, Providence architect Friedrich St. Florian walked off with one of the most coveted design jobs in American history: a $110-million memorial to the nation's World War II veterans.

A monumental achievement
WASHINGTON -- America's World War II veterans have waited nearly 60 years for a national memorial honoring their valor and sacrifice. By the end of the month, with the help of a Providence architect and Newport stone carver, their wait will be over.