Latest "National-Mall" stories

Advocates push for space on National Mall to honor Global War on Terror troops

Plans for construction of the memorial are already underway, but Congress still has to approve the prominent location.

By Leo Shane III

20 months ago

Social media poking fun at President Trump’s July 4 history lesson

The blunder prompted #RevolutionaryWarAirportStories and #TrumpSpeechFail to trend on Twitter as users pointed out the Wright Brothers’ first successful flight was in 1903.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 years ago

Rolling Thunder ending its annual DC ride due to cost concerns

As the event has grown in profile and participants, so have the expenses.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Advocates start work on what — and where — the Global War on Terror Memorial will be

Over the next few months, officials will survey veterans and other Americans on their vision for the national memorial.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Desert Storm memorial to be built on National Mall near Vietnam Wall

The decision ends a three-year debate over the best location to honor troops who served in that conflict.

By Leo Shane III and Victoria Leoni

5 years ago

The legacy of the Wall after 35 years: New memorials for veterans

Jan Scruggs led efforts to build The Wall. Now he has a mission to honor today's veterans.

By Jan C. Scruggs

6 years ago