The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Not Forgotten
National Mall and Memorial Parks, Korean War Veterans Memorial
— National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
Photographed By Shane Oliver, September 3, 2022
1. Not Forgotten Marker
From 1950 to 1953, American troops were joined by soldiers of other nations to defend South Korea from invasion by North Korea. Today, the Korean War Veterans Memorial remembers their service and sacrifice.
As you walk down this path, battle-clad statues emerge from the tree line. They cross rice paddy fields, represented by juniper bushes and granite strips. The strips draw the eye right to a mural wall, etched with the faces of people who supported the ground troops. Ahead of you, a quiet pool and Wall of Remembrance honors those who gave their lives during the war.
Field of Service
Nineteen stainless-steel statues dressed in combat gear, their ponchos billowing in the biting winds, scan the horizon. This symbolic patrol evokes the grit and determination of American ground troops. It brings together service members from the US Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force, and highlights the ethnic diversity of the forces.
"We Knew that war through our feet…we walked every inch of that country."
- Unnamed Korean War Veteran
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The US Army's 1st Cavalry Division, seen here marching to the front line, helped recapture South Korea from North Korean forces in 1950. PA Images/Alamy Stock Photo
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. 38° 53.285′ N, 77° 2.826′ W. Marker is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. Marker is on Daniel French Drive Southwest, 0.1 miles north of Independence Avenue Southwest, on the left when traveling south. Marker is located on the grounds of the Korean War Veterans Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Washington DC 20245, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Korean War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cost of Freedom (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Half a World Away (about 400 feet away); Vietnam Women's Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lincoln Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); John Ericsson Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Legacy of Healing and Hope (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southwest Washington.
More about this marker. Marker contains an audio narration box of the marker's text.
Photographed By Shane Oliver, September 3, 2022
2. Not Forgotten Marker
Photographed By Shane Oliver, September 3, 2019
3. Field of Service
Photographed By Shane Oliver, June 3, 2019
4. Section of the Field of Service
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 4, 2022, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 4, 2022, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
