A nationwide design competition drew 400 submissions from architects from around the country. Friedrich St. Florian 's initial design was selected in 1997. Over the next four years, St. Florian 's design was altered during the review and approval process required of proposed memorials in Washington, D.C. Ambassador Haydn Williams guided the design development for ABMC.
who designed the world war ii memorial in washington dc
Friedrich St. Florian