July 4: Air Force Memorial and Road Closures

On July 4, the Air Force Memorial will be closed, and numerous road closures around ANC will impact visitors and family passholders arriving by vehicle. We recommend using Metro. 

Published on: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 read more ...
Important Visitor Information

In accordance with current DoD guidance, ANC has implemented increased security measures. 

Published on: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 read more ...

1. Ceremonial Chair

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Sculpted out of marble, the ceremonial chair (also called the president’s chair) forms the focal point of Memorial Amphitheater’s lower stage. Its design—featuring decorative scrolls and stylized vines—reflects the neoclassical, Beaux Arts architectural style of the Amphitheater.



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