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The Korean War Memorial

Explore the history and significance of the Korean War Memorial, which honors the brave men and women who fought in this unique conflict. Learn about the different branches of the U.S. Military that were involved and discover the powerful sculptures and imagery that embody the sacrifice and determination of those who served. Admission is free and the memorial is open daily from 8 a.m. to midnight.

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The Korean War Memorial

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  1. The Korean War Memorial

  2. The Korean War Memorial • History: • On June 25, 1950-July 27, 1953 the 38th Parallel between North and South Korea marked the location of beginning of a war that was to be like no other. In Korea the American soldier with his Korean and United Nations allies fought with bravery and skill against his communist foes.

  3. The Korean War Memorial • All of the U.S. Military Services fought in this War: • Army: Infantry, Fort Jackson, SC. Riflemen listening as they are briefed prior to running through a fighting training area.

  4. The Korean War Memorial • Army: Men in the 24th Inf. Regt. Moving up to firing line in Korea July 18, 1950.

  5. The Korean War Memorial • Army: Fighting with the 2nd Inf. Div. A weapons squad leader points out communist troops November 20, 1950.

  6. The Korean War Memorial • Navy: USS Iowa in Combat

  7. The Korean War Memorial • Navy: 345282 Vought F4U Corsair Single-Sea Fighter leaving the deck of a U.S. carrier

  8. The Korean War Memorial • Air Force: U.S. Air Force F-80 jet fighter is readied for its next mission. Two men are placing the rocket’s warhead in place.

  9. The Korean War Memorial • Coast Guard: Cutters serving on ocean stations Sugar and Victor near Korean waters performed vital meteorological duty, providing United Nations' ground, naval, and air forces with information on weather patterns that affected military actions

  10. The Korean War Memorial All of the men and women who fought on behalf of the U.S. were honored on the Korean War Memorial located in Washington,D.C.

  11. The Korean War Memorial • Built at a cost of $18 million in donated funds, this powerful memorial, located on a 2.2-acre site adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, features a sculptured column of 19 foot soldiers arrayed for combat, with the American flag as their symbolic objective.

  12. The Korean War Memorial • A 164-foot mural wall is inscribed with the words, "Freedom Is Not Free" and is etched with 2,500 photographic images of nurses, chaplains, crew chiefs, mechanics and other support personnel to symbolize the vast effort that sustained the military operation.

  13. The Korean War Memorial • Tour Information:Open: Daily 8 a.m.-midnight. • For more information, call the National Park Service at (202) 619-7222. • Admission: Free • Metro: Smithsonian (Tourmobile)

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  15. The Korean War Memorial “Our Nation Honors Her Sons and Daughters Who Answered The Call To Defend A Country They Never Knew And A People They Never Met” 1950 - Korea - 1953

  16. The Korean War Memorial This book is located at the Memorial and includes some of the names of those who died at war.

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