Adding to the beauty of our nation’s capital, the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial will soon become one of our country’s treasured landmarks, bringing together visitors of all ages and backgrounds—a fitting tribute to the brave men and women who stand watch over America.

Commanding an impressive two-acre site between Washington Avenue SW (Canal Street), C Street SW and Second Street SW, the memorial will be within full view of the United States Capitol, adjacent to the National Mall, and across from Independence Avenue and the United States Botanic Garden.

The Memorial was sponsored by Senator John McCain (AZ), former Senator Max Cleland (GA), and Representatives Sam Jonson (TX) and John Murtha (PA). Congress passed legislation authorizing the creation of the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in Washington, D.C. and President Clinton signed the legislation into law in 2000. With the passage of Public Law 106-348, which specifically states that no federal funds may be used for the Memorial, the Disabled Veterans’ LIFE Memorial Foundation (DVLMF) was authorized to raise public funds to design, build and maintain this momentous American Memorial. The Memorial will honor all those veterans who were permanently disabled while serving in the United States Armed Forces. With the help of many generous citizens, organizations and corporations, it will become a reality.