Korean War Veterans Memorial

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Dawn Picture of the statues within the memorial
Sun Rises over the statues of the Memorial
The American flag is centered in the backgrounds between two walkways.
Korean War Veterans Memorial in the summer
Statues of servicemen from the Korean War with fall foliage in the background
The Korean War Veterans Memorial with fall foliage
Faces of soldiers are etched onto a black granite wall
The Wall of Faces remembers soldiers that fought during the Korean War.
Nineteen stainless steel statues reflect on a black granite wall
The nineteen statues reflect on the black granite wall creating an illusion of thirty-eight soldiers. The number thirty-eight represents the 38th parallel latitude where the Korean borders are located.
Photos: National Park Service

About Korean War Veterans Memorial

At the Korean War Veterans 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."

Plan a Visit

Park State / Territory MembershipDistrict of Columbia
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Weather & Conditions

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NPS Reference Location

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Operating Hours

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Activities

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger Program

Getting There

GPS Coordinates: 38.887778, -77.047660 Address: 10 Daniel French Dr, SW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: Independence Ave. & Daniel Chester French Dr. SW

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Contact & Address

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NPS-Listed Address10 Daniel French Dr, SW, Washington, DC, 20002
Phone2024266841
Emailnational_mall@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Wars and ConflictsKorean War

Nearby National Park Service Sites

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Nearby Cities for Trip Planning

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