Korean War Veterans Memorial had been built to commemorate the brave war heroes and is situated in West Potomac Park in Washington D.C. Taking a photo tour of Korean War Veterans Memorial can be a great activity and it can also be a means to express solidarity with the people who fought for freedom.

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Korean War Veterans Memorial has found a place in the National Register of Historic Places of USA. The memorial displays a striking range of photographic images of the soldiers belonging to land, air and sea troops who had taken part in the war. These images are in the form of a fresco on the granite wall which is 164 feet in length and 8 inches in thickness.

Displays of the Memorial

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The inner side of the wall contains 19 statues made of stainless steel. These were created by Frank Gaylord. The statues weighing around 1000 pounds are of varying length, mostly between 7 feet 6-3 inches in height. The statues depict a patrol squad on the Korean surface. 14 among 19 of them belong to the US Army, 3 from the rest of them represent the Marine Corps and the last two are representatives of the Navy and the Air Force. The soldiers are dressed in their combat attire.

There is also a pool known as the Pool of Remembrance. Inscriptions along the bank of the pool contain a list of soldiers killed, missing, held as war prisoners and wounded. At the base of the granite wall are inscribed the words- str2Freedom is not free.str2 The museum remains open throughout the week from 8AM to midnight.

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Looking for a touching sight in Washington DC? Make sure to visit the Korean War Veterans. It is truly one of the most impressive sights in this city, paying tribute to those brave men and women of the U.S. military forces who left their own land to defend another country.

Located in Washington DC, Korean War Veterans Memorial was dedicated in November 1982. As part of the National Mall and Memorial Parks, the site sits at the western end of the National Mall, adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial in West Potomac Park, just south of the Reflecting Pool. This dramatic and somber memorial is built in honor of those who served in the Korean War.

The Korean War Veterans Memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day, without any fees or reservations associated with a visit. There are also park rangers to answer your questions from 9:30am to 11:30pm daily. You can find more directions about Korean War Veterans Memorial on this page:

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Before you visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial, it is better to learn about some fun facts about the memorial. In that case, you can admire and enjoy the memorial and its environment better.

Planning & Construction

Designed by Frank Gaylord, the Korean War Veterans Memorial was authorized by the U.S. Congress on October 28, 1986, to commemorate members of the United States Armed Forces who served in the Korean War, especially those who have given their lives in the war.

The whole construction of the memorial took approximately 9 years to conceive and build. President Bill Clinton and Kim Young San as well as President of the Republic Korea was officially dedicated the Korean War Veterans Memorial on July 27, 1995 which was the 42nd anniversary of the armistice.

Memorial Wall & Statues

The structure was inspired by 15,000 photographs of various aspects of the war. The memorial is built in the form of a triangle intersecting a circle. Equally as stunning as the sculptures, the memorial's Mural Wall is made up of 41 panels, featuring 164 feet in length and 8 inches in thickness.

Within the walled triangle, there are 19 stainless steel statues featuring American soldiers. Each figure measures between 7 feet 3 inches and 7 feet 6 inches in height and about 1000 pounds in weight. These figures are personnel from the all branches of armed forces, including 14 from the U.S. Army, 3 from the Marine Corps, 1 Navy Corpsman and 1 Air Force Forward Air Observer.

They are all dressed in full combat gear, scattered among strips of granite and juniper bushes which are meant to be symbolic of the rough terrain of Korea. All marines in column are equipped with the helmet chin straps and helmet covers. Three of the Army figures have on paratrooper boots, with equipment authentic from the Korean War era.

In general, it's nearly impossible to see all 19 statues, as 3 of them are located in the woods, giving the appearance of troops emerging from Korea's vast wooded areas. Visitors can also find 14 Caucasians, 3 African-Americans, 2 Hispanics, 1 Oriental and 1 Indian solider.

Visiting Tips:

After visiting the memorial, also make a stop at the UN Curb, situated near the north entrance of the memorial. The curb contains a listing of 22 nations that take part in the Korean War. You also can find three beds of Rose of Sharon hibiscus plants to the south of the memorial. These plants are national flowers of South Korea.

At west entrance of the memorial, there is a kiosk including the Korean War Honor Roll. It is serviced by a park ranger, who offers visiting info and help to visitors. In this area, you can see the information of all military personnel who have died during the Korean War, including individual's name, service, date of birth, hometown and more.

The point of the triangle enclosing the sculptures extends to a circular pool about 128 feet in diameter. That is the Pool of remembrance, which is surrounded by 28 Linden trees shaped to create a barrel effect. Several benches are available under the trees, offering a place for visitors to rest.

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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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