Not all war are famous. The Korean War is often shadowed by the Vietnam one. Perhaps this is a moment to remember it. The Korean War Veterans Memorial on the National Mall, Washington DC
June 25, 1950 the 38th Parallel marked the beginning of a war and many years have passed since the end of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign in North Korea. The American public has largely forgotten the violence and bravery that took place there. The battle continues along the present demilitarized zone, located on a line above the 38th Parallel.
When the last veteran of the Korean War fades into history, he/she can do so knowing that this memorial will remind future generations of his/her sacrifices in defense of South Korea. The statues depicting fighting men on patrol represent the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force working together for victory. A granite mural of over 2,000 sandblasted photographs honors the supporting services who provided supply, medical, spiritual, and fire support to the frontline units. The United Nations Wall on the opposite side lists the countries that provided troops, medical support, or supplies to help South Korea. These were: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Columbia, Denmark, Ethiopia, France, Greece, India, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States of America. All these elements point toward the Pool of Remembrance where the sacrifice of 54,246 American lives can be contemplated. It is here where an inscription summarizes the true meaning of the memorial: “Our Nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met.”
The National Mall and Memorial Parks includes the following:
* Washington Monument
* Thomas Jefferson Memorial
* Lincoln Memorial
* Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
* World War II Memorial
* Korean War Veterans Memorial
* Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Hours: Open Daily (except Christmas) 8 a.m. to midnight
Location: French Drive, SW
Metro:Foggy Bottom
Facilities: Bookstore, Restrooms, Concessions
Park Information: 202.426.6841
http://www.nps.gov/nama/