Korean War Veterans Memorial, War memorial at National Mall, United States.
Description
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is a monument on the National Mall in Washington honoring those who served in the conflict between 1950 and 1953. The soldier statues walk in a line across open ground flanked by low stone walls, accompanied by a polished granite panel that reflects their forms and visually doubles the group to 38 figures.
History
Construction began in the early 1990s after years of planning and debate over design and location. Dedication took place on July 27, 1995, exactly 42 years after the armistice that ended active combat on the Korean peninsula.
Culture
Visitors often leave tokens of remembrance near the base of the granite panels, following a tradition common at military memorials across the capital. The names of contributing nations appear etched into stone, showing how forces from fifteen countries fought alongside American troops.
Practical
The site stays open around the clock and sits near the western end of the National Mall between monuments to other conflicts. The nearest metro stop is Smithsonian, from which a short walk leads through open parkland to the location.
Did you know?
The reflection of the 19 statues on the granite surface creates the visual effect of 38 figures, a deliberate reference to the 38th parallel that divided Korea. At night, spotlights cast shadows on the wall, making the group appear even larger and enhancing the visual effect.
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