On the South West corner of the Ellipse you will find a monument for the 2nd division. The 2nd Division was created in October of 1917 to serve in the defense of France in World War I. This monument was first dedicated in July 1936 to honor the 17,660 who died while serving with the 2nd Division in WW I. In 1962 two additional wings were dedicated for WWII on the West, and Korea on the East. The flaming sword guards the gateway and represents the the Divisions defense of Paris.

Between Freedom Plaza and Sherman Park you will find Pershing Park. Home to an ice rink from November-Mid March and a small Memorial to General Pershing. He was the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces in WWI , was the first person to achieve the Rank of Full General since Philip Sheridan in 1888, and the only person to become General of the Armies of America in their lifetime. George Washington was award the the rank General of the Armies of America by Gerald Ford in 1976 and Congress passed an Act which stipulated that no one would ever outrank Washington.