About our rating systemThis privately funded memorial, founded in 1995, honors those who served in the Korean War, a 3-year conflict (1950–53) that produced almost as many casualties as Vietnam. It consists of a circular “Pool of Remembrance” in a grove of trees and a triangular “Field of Service,” highlighted by lifelike statues of 19 infantrymen who appear to be trudging across fields. A 164-foot-long black granite wall depicts the array of combat and support troops that served in Korea (nurses, chaplains, airmen, gunners, mechanics, cooks, and others); a raised granite curb lists the 22 nations that contributed to the UN’s effort there; and a commemorative area honors KIAs, MIAs, and POWs. Plan to spend 15 minutes here.
Washington, D.C.› Attraction
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Southeast of the Lincoln Memorial, on the Independence Ave. SW side of the Mall.
Our Rating
Hours
Ranger on duty daily 9:30am–11:30pm, except Dec 25
Transportation
Metro: Foggy Bottom, with 30-min walk
Phone
202/426-6841
Prices
Free admission. Limited parking.
Web site
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Hours
Ranger on duty daily 9:30am–11:30pm, except Dec 25
Transportation
Metro: Foggy Bottom, with 30-min walk
Phone
202/426-6841
Prices
Free admission. Limited parking.
Web site
Korean War Veterans Memorial
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