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Korean War Veterans Memorial

French Drive SW, Washington, D.C., United States 20024

Featured Review : This review is about the Korean War Memorial. I think that if you go to Washington and only see one memorial (there are a lot!) then this should be the one that you see…..and here's why.SOME HISTORYThe Korean War lasted ...See Full Review

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A Haunting Memorial

  • 5 out of 5 stars by tartlette from Bath, United Kingdom
  • July 9, 2009
A Haunting Memorial
Quote: This review is about the Korean War Memorial. I think that if you go to Washington and only see one memorial (there are a lot!) then this should be the one that you see…..and here's why.SOME HISTORYThe Korean War lasted from 1950-1953. It is not a... Read the full Korean War Veterans Memorial review

Korean War Veterans Memorial

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Travel'in Gal from Mantua, Ohio
  • November 29, 2008
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Quote: The Korean War Veterans Memorial is a very interesting monument and we enjoyed viewing it immensely. The memorial was dedicated on July 27, 1995 which is the 42nd anniversary of the armistice that ended the war. The statues were made of stainless... Read the full Korean War Veterans Memorial review

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Korean War Veterans Memorial

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mh75 from Harrisonburg, Virginia
  • May 29, 2007
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Quote: Dedicated in 1995 to the men and women who fought in the first U.N. combined effort in Korea, the Memorial is a eerie and stark reminder of our involvement in the Korean War. The main portion of the monument is nineteen stainless steel figures that... Read the full Korean War Veterans Memorial review

From journal Business Trip to Washington D.C.

Korean War Memorial

  • 5 out of 5 stars by mafnet from Lake Forest, California
  • November 20, 2006
Quote: An eerie memorial showing both etched faces looking out and the reflections of statues within, this memorial was quite emotional for me. My grandfather served in Korea, and although I knew his name was not on the wall, I wondered what it was like... Read the full Korean War Veterans Memorial review

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Korean Memorial

  • 5 out of 5 stars by ktkescheffler from Idaho Falls, Idaho
  • January 5, 2006
Quote: This is a must-see at night. It will feel very haunting and real. You will be amazed. The doliers are very ghost-like when seen at night. You will also be close to the Vietnam Memorial, which also should be seen at night.

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Korean War Memorial

  • 5 out of 5 stars by vampirefan from Mount Pleasant, North Carolina
  • January 12, 2005
Korean War Memorial
Quote: Freedom is Not Free. These four words are etched on the walls of the Korean War monument. It is also the sentiment of this memorial dedicated to the brave men and women who defended our freedom from 1950 to 1953 during the Korean conflict. The... Read the full Korean War Veterans Memorial review

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The Korean War Memorial

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Overlander from Muscat, Oman
  • December 18, 2001
The Korean War Memorial
Quote: This most recent addition to Washington's catalog of monuments and war memorials, this one dedicated to the men and women who fought in the Korean War was built at the behest of an aging body of veterans who saw their conflict "lost" in the longer... Read the full Korean War Veterans Memorial review

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Korean War Memorial

  • 4 out of 5 stars by BeAdventureous! from Little Rock,, Arkansas
  • July 23, 2001
Quote: The theme "Freedom is not Free" is depicted in the nineteen battle-clad, stainless-steel troopers, created by Frank Gaylord, warily venturing into the open and heading for a giant American flag. It is particularly moving at night. To their side is a... Read the full Korean War Veterans Memorial review

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