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Korean War Veterans Memorial

Independence Ave, (at the Lincoln Memorial), Washington DC, DC 20001 (National Mall)
202-619-7222
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Ranked #5 of 228 attractions in Washington DC
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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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Boston, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I thought this memorial was one of the most tranquil in DC. The combination of water, benches, trees and sculptures of servicemen was both beautiful and peaceful.

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Fresno, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

It is powerful to walk alongside the 'troops', to see their weary, cautious faces, to see how young they are.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

On probably every night time monument tour for a reason. So solemn and quiet at night this is the best time to go in my opinion. Make sure you include this Memorial on your visit to DC. Since we were there at night there was not a lot of information, would like to make a ranger talk on my next... More

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

At night this gives you a sense of what the soldiers went through. What an art piece! You need to get a walking tour by Tim Stewart to get all the relevant facts and information about it. Just viewing the piece is not as informative as understanding the historical and cultural significance.

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Mesa, Arizona, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This is so unique and very well done, the statues look eerily lifelike-the reflecting wall and images on it are awesome. A must see

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Possibly the most moving and effective memorial I have ever seen. Amazing and inspiring. Make sure you stop by while in DC.

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belfast
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Visited this memorial on a very wet n miserable day and yet it seemed very fitting that it should have been this way! It was just amazing,

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orange county, california
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

i went on this tour at night, so it was very hard to see and i did not bring a flash light. Be sure to bring one.

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Burke, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This unique memorial is a must visit. Go at night when the "troops" are spotlighted. Very inspiring.

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Alexandria, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

I love the way the memorial is set up; the reflection of the soldiers against the granite. Emotional.

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