WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL COMMISSION OF RHODE ISLAND

PORTSMOUTH, RI

109A7158
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The World War II Memorial Commission of Rhode Island is located in Portsmouth, RI, and is dedicated to honoring the state's veterans who served during World War II. The commission was established in 1991 by an act of the Rhode Island General Assembly and is responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of the state's World War II memorial.

The memorial is located on a 4-acre site and consists of several elements, including a granite memorial wall, a flagpole, and a reflecting pool. The wall features the names of over 4,000 Rhode Island residents who served in the war, including those who were killed in action or went missing in action.

The commission is comprised of 15 members who are appointed by the governor and serve on a voluntary basis. The members are responsible for overseeing the fundraising, design, and construction of the memorial, as well as planning and coordinating events to honor Rhode Island's World War II veterans.

The World War II Memorial Commission of Rhode Island is dedicated to preserving the memory of the sacrifices made by Rhode Island's veterans during the war and ensuring that their contributions are never forgotten. The commission's efforts serve as a testament to the bravery and dedication of those who served during this pivotal moment in world history.

WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL COMMISSION OF RHODE ISLAND is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in PORTSMOUTH RI. US MID #8404400126

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL COMMISSION OF RHODE ISLAND
43 CANONCHET DR
PORTSMOUTH
RI
02871-4201

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MID # 8404400126
Name WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL COMMISSION OF RHODE ISLAND
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 050521038
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.609063, -71.243879
CODES FIPS State Code: 44
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 040102
US Census Block: 3011