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Korean War Veterans Memorial

10 Daniel French Dr SW, Washington DC, DC 20001 (National Mall)
(202) 426-6841
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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
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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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Ottawa, Canada
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Tucked beside the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool this memorial is multi-dimensional with sculpture and a granite wall with haunting images. Very well done.

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Fenton, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This memorial is sobering and thoughtful. To see the soldiers out on patrol looking for the enemy gives one the "chills". My friends told me that wherever you are the soldiers eyes follow you. It was a peaceful May morning when I visited.

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Port Townsend, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This memorial is creatively done - the sculptured war participants are so lifelike, definitely drawing emotion and memory. Bravo to the creators of this fabulous memorial!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Recently on a short trip to Washington DC we had the opportunity to see a few of the attractions. I was taken back and humbled by the statues at the memorial. It was a time of great reflection of the sacrifice many Americans made during a difficult time. Unfortunately, the day I went the grounds were not kept up. The... More

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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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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
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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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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