National World War II Memorial Competition Symposium (8.03.02)

Historical note

The RISD Department of Architecture organized a symposium for the six finalists of the National World War II Memorial Competition held by the American Battle Monuments Commission. Held in the RISD Auditorum 1997 April 26, the six finalists presented their proposals during morning and afternoon sessions followed by a panel discussoin led by Hugh Hardy, a member of the design jury. Ambassador Hadyn Williams, Chairman of the Site and Design Commission gave the opening address.