Kilroy Was Here, World War II Memorial, Washington, D.C.
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Rose Red
N 38° 53.378 W 077° 02.454
18S E 322992 N 4306508
Kilroy Was Here is located in two locations at the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C. This Kilroy is located behind the golden gate next to the Pennsylvania pillar.
Waymark Code: WM4F0R
Location: District of Columbia, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Team Farkle 7
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According to Wikipedia, Kilroy Was Here is an American popular culture expression, often seen in graffiti. Its origins are open to speculation, but recognition of it and the distinctive doodle of "Kilroy" peeking over a wall is known almost everywhere among U.S. residents who lived during World War II through the Korean War. He is difficult to find at the WWII Memorial but well worth the effort.

On the outside wall of the memorial are two golden gates. There is a Kilroy Was Here engraving behind each of them. This Kilroy is located behind the golden gate next to the Pennsylvania pillar. Waymarker Marine Biologist posted the one next to the Delaware pillar.

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