Korean War Veterans Memorial - Washington Landmark

ADDRESS:Independence Ave, Washington DC, DC 20001
PHONE:+1 202 426 6841
WEBSITE:nps.gov/
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Korean War Veterans Memorial Details

  • wheelchair accessible
DESCRIPTIONS FROM ACROSS THE WEB
“Freedom is not free.” Here, one finds the expression of American gratitude... more on Nps.gov
General Douglas MacArthur said, "Old soldiers never die, they just fade away." When the last veteran of the Korean War fades into history, he can do so knowing that a memorial will remind future generations of his/her sacrifices in defense of South Korea. The statues... more on Nps.gov
From 1950 to 1953, the United States joined with United Nations forces in Korea to take a stand against what was deemed a threat to democratic nations worldwide. At war's end, a million... more on Nps.gov
This privately funded memorial, founded in 1995, honors those who served in Korea, a 3-year conflict (1950-53) that produced almost as many casualties... more on Frommers
A stunning tribute to the 16th president of the United States, this memorial sits at the western end of the reflecting pool and... more on NileGuide
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3.0
Barbara W. 's review
... another monument...
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5.0
Gayle G. 's review
This memorial is often overlooked by tourists and city dwellers alike, but it is...
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DIRECTIONS
On the mall in Washington DC near the Lincoln Memorial close to: Southeast of the Lincoln Memorial, on the Independence Avenue SW side of the Mall
OPEN HOURS
The public may visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial 24 hours a day. However Rangers are on duty to answer questions from 9:30 am to 11:30 pm daily., Ranger on duty daily 8:30am-11:30pm except Dec 25
MISCELLANEOUS
Admission : Admission is free.
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