The Battle of Tarawa was a strategic victory for the United States in November 1943, but it came at a heavy cost. The high number of American casualties, criticism from military leaders, and newspaper photographs of fallen Marines sparked public outrage and raised questions about the battle. Join a Park Ranger to explore the controversy surrounding Tarawa and examine the realities of this costly victory.
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Ranger discusses FDR’s 1933 expansion of the National Park Service at the memorial’s bookstore exhibit area.
They Might Be Giants perform four nights at the 9:30 Club, Washington, ages 16 and up.
Capital Book Fest, a pop‑up book sale, returns to Woodrow Wilson Plaza on the third Thursday of each month.
They Might Be Giants perform two consecutive nights at the 9:30 Club, with a single pass covering both shows, ages 16 and up.
Guided exploration of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial’s history and art with a ranger, meeting at the memorial’s bookstore.
Ranger-led exploration of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial’s history and art in front of the Korean War Memorial kiosk.
Ranger-led exploration of Lincoln Memorial history and art on the plaza at its base.
Explore the history and art of the World War II Memorial with a ranger at the World War II Kiosk.
