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Korean War Veterans Memorial


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #14 of 282 attractions in Washington DC
Traveler Description:
This memorial to Korean War veterans consists of the Pool of Remembrance and the triangular Field of Service depicting 19 soldiers on the field of...... more » This memorial to Korean War veterans consists of the Pool of Remembrance and the triangular Field of Service depicting 19 soldiers on the field of combat. « less
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Attraction type: Monument, Other
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Hiking
Address: Independence Ave
(at the Lincoln Memorial) Washington DC, DC 20001
Tel: 202-619-7222

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4 of 5 stars
raiderone   19 contributions
Las Vegas, Nevada
Oct 14, 2009

I was recently on a monuments by moonlight tour (new moon) and I think seeing this monument to Korean War vets is just awsome at night. Especially with the soldiers spread out and with the flashes of the cameras it gave it the feeling of lightening or flashes from artillary. Very awesome. more

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5 of 5 stars
hopehere   13 contributions
Mississippi
Sep 20, 2009

Should be a must see for all ages and is short woak to the Lincoln and Vietnam Mem more

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5 of 5 stars
Carchrissa   12 contributions
Grandville, MI
Aug 23, 2009

"Freedom is not free" is the quote located at this memorial, and it really makes you stop and think about their sacrifice. I felt that this was the most beautiful war monument in DC. I was VERY offended when a woman WASHED HER HANDS in the water element of the monument, and her boy stuck his sneaker in it to... more

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5 of 5 stars
lesmitchell   27 contributions
Cincinnati, OH
Aug 4, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I don't know why this memorial doesn't get the respect it deserves. I found it beautiful and awe-inspiring. Take the time to walk around and see the statues from different angles. The granite wall is beautiful. Faces carved into the wall are rough spots chiseled out of the smooth black granite - really magnificent. It is a moving experience and... more

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4 of 5 stars
Army_Dude   144 contributions
El Paso, Texas
Aug 4, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Of the memorials on the mall, this was definitely not the best one. It did, however, do justice as all the memorials on the mall were outstanding. It was moving to see the Soldiers in wet-weather gear in a patrol in front of the polished granite of the memorial. There were also a few Korean veterans speaking to the media... more

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4 of 5 stars
Cyclone05   47 contributions
Des Moines, Iowa
Jun 29, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I know they call the Korean War the "Forgotten War," and it almost seems that way with the placement of this Memorial. Off on the side of the National Mall, and somewhat obscured by trees, the casual visitor could walk right past it without knowing, especially if you follow the path right along the Reflecting Pool. My wife and I... more

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5 of 5 stars
Zena1   28 contributions
Sligo, Ireland
Jun 21, 2009

This memorial is right beside the Vietnam memorial ,Lincon memorial & the reflecting pool so its so easy to visit them all within a couple of hours.Saw the Korean memorial during the day and at night.Just visit during the day to see all the features of this wonderful memorial. more

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5 of 5 stars
dollie29   1 contribution
Anchorage, Alaska
May 13, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I visited the Korean War Memorial in April, 2008. I am a WAC medic veteran of that war. I was stunned to find myself staring at the etched picture of me at the tender age of 22 in a Class A uniform staring back at me. I am now 80 years old. The memories of my days of service came... more

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5 of 5 stars
half-Brit   303 contributions
Oregon Coast
Apr 26, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

The Korean War always seems to be sort of "forgotten" in US history, so it is fitting that this Memorial is simply outstanding! There are 19 huge statues of men in combat gear, making their way across juniper bushes that represent the rugged terrain. All four branches of the military are represented. Behind the statues is the most impressive part... more

impressive
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5 of 5 stars
lewis01utk   73 contributions
clarksville tennessee
Jul 24, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Features larger than lifesize statues (7 foot each) representing the different branches of the military each dressed in combat gear ready for war in Korean. A worthwhile visit after visiting the Lincoln Memorial. more

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Korean War Veterans Memorial Address

Independence Ave, (at the Lincoln Memorial), Washington DC, DC 20001
Tel: 202-619-7222