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Korean War Veterans Memorial

Independence Ave, (at the Lincoln Memorial), Washington DC, DC 20001
202-619-7222
Ranked #7 of 215 attractions in Washington DC
4.5 of 5 stars 528 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Hiking
Owner 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 » Owner 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 combat. « less
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Charles Town, West Virginia
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

The Memorial is extremely interesting to visit, and affords the visitor a visual view of what the soldiers were like. Enjoyed it and would go back again. More

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Ventura
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

This was one of our favorite memorials. It's very well done and it made me imagine what our heroes went through. Beautiful is all I can say to describe this must see. More

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Montana City, Montana
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I love the way this memorial is done. Soldiers in a field with horror of war written on every face. It was late coming but very moving none the less. More

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Fountain Valley
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86 reviews 86 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
156 helpful votes 156 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This is a neat Memorial and should be seen by everyone. More

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Belle chasse, La.
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The statues look so real. It's like they are looking right at you. The words on the wall are so very real. "FREEDON IS NOT FREE". More

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Aliso Viejo, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

There is something about this Memorial that is very interesting in haunting, between the scattered sculptures in camouflage and the profiles etched on black stone. To some of my dear fellow Americans: Vietnam and Korea were not the same war. Please stop telling your kids they were. Love, the person giggling behind you. More

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Cincinnati
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful and Haunting at dusk...can't miss it if you are visiting any of the monuments More

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

One of my favorite memorials. The statues of all of the men marching threw the grass are just amazing More

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Saint Paul, Minnesota
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100 reviews 100 reviews
Reviews in 52 cities Reviews in 52 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Yet another outstanding memorial. It's smaller than some of the others, but just as well done and just as memorable. The statues of the soldiers walking will stay in your head for years. More

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Monroe, Michigan
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65 reviews 65 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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This monument of 19 stainless steel soldier statues designed by Frank Gaylord in fighting positions is located just south of the reflecting pool within the large area known as The National Mall. It is powerful beyond words. This memorial will leave you touched. The statues are so lifelike. According the National Park Service web page, “The soldiers represent all of... More

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