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Located just north of Annapolis, the World War II Memorial is tribute to the men and women who fought for the principles of freedom, both abroad and at home during World War II. Dedicated July 23, 1998, the memorial is unique; there is a four-sided open-air amphitheater surrounded by a 100-foot diameter ring of 48, 9-foot tall, granite pillars. The pillars represent the 48 states at the time of the war. The names of 6,454 Marylanders who lost their lives are etched in granite, providing a lasting tribute to their ultimate contributions. In the background is the Severn River with the US Naval Academy along the shore, backed by the historical city of Annapolis.