Visitors listen to stories from a WW11 Marine Corps veterans on the mall during the WW11 Reunion/Dedication, 5/29/2004.

Volunteers of the Vet Center put together bags of information handed out during the WW11 Reunion/Dedication on the Mall, 5/29/2004

WW11 Veteran and their families look on bulletin boards for messages from other commrades serviing in their unit during the WW11 Reunion/Dedication on the Mall, 5/29/2004

WW11 Veternan, Navajo Code Talker and his wife dance to the music on the Mall during the WW11 Reunion/ Dedication, 5/29/2004

WW11 Veteran and Navajo Code Talker shows a photo of his battalion to the press during the WW11 Reunion/Dedication on the Mall, 5/29/2004

A Naval officer enjoys the company of a WW11 Veteran on the Mall during the WW11 Reunion/Dedication, 5/29/2004

Crowds of Veterans, families and tourists gather on the Mall for the WW11 Reunion/Dedication, 5/29/2004

WW11 Veterans and their families on the Mall stand up a clap at the announcement of President Bush's entrance to the WW11 Memorial, 5/29/2004

WW11 Veterans salute during the playing of the National Anthem during the WW11 Memorial Dedication, 5/29/2004

WW11 Veterans and their families enjoy festivities surrounding the "Motor Pool" area during the WW11 Reunion/Dedication on the Mall, 5/29/2004