Guide to the Korean War Veterans Memorial - Remember "The Forgotten War"

About a few years after the Second World War, Communist country North Korea attacked its newly declared democratic neighbor South Korea in order to gain control over the area and await possible threats from the US army still posted in Japan across the sea. The American army's contribution in fighting North Korea's aggressive move included the participation of 1.5 million Americans as military members.

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Since the 3-year localized war could not achieve much highlight in history after the 7-year worldwide carnage that ended only 3 - 4 years ago, it has often been termed as the "forgotten war" by many historians, experts and members of the military society. However, the war's significance in American history extends amidst the Korean War Memorial SW French Drive in Washington DC.

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Inspiring in stature, The Korean War Veterans Memorial is known to have contributed to America's soldiers with great fervor after the place was planned in 1986. Nationwide respect for the war veterans was inevitable when Bill Clinton and eh President of South Korea lead the opening of the memorial in 1995.

You can visit the memorial anytime between 8 am and midnight, any time of the year. Just remember that it stays closed on Christmas. The Korean War Veterans Memorial also provides for an easy access from the Lincoln Memorial at a walking distance.

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