National Memorial · Washington, D.C., United States
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Korean War Veterans Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., United States, covering 1.6 acres (0.6 ha), established in 1995.
Photo: Carol M. Highsmith via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Area | 1.6 acres (0.6 ha) |
| Established | 1995 |
| Coordinates | 38.8878° N, 77.0472° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Korean War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located in Washington, D.C.'s West Potomac Park, southeast of the Lincoln Memorial and just south of the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall. It memorializes those who served in the Korean War (1950–1953). The national memorial was dedicated in 1995. It includes 19 statues representing U.S. military personnel in action. In 2022, the memorial was expanded to include a granite memorial wall, engraved with the names of U.S. military personnel (and South Koreans embedded in U.S. military units) who died in the war.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 2.5 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 22.3 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 28.4 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Korean War Veterans Memorial?
Korean War Veterans Memorial is in Washington, D.C., United States (38.8878° N, 77.0472° W).
When was Korean War Veterans Memorial established?
Korean War Veterans Memorial was established in 1995, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Korean War Veterans Memorial?
Korean War Veterans Memorial covers 1.6 acres (0.6 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_War_Veterans_Memorial — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/kowa/ — Official park page.