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Korean War Veterans Memorial: United States
built 177 days ago
The Korean War Veterans Memorial consists of a platoon of stainless steel soldiers in the "Field of Service". All four branches of the military (army, navy, Marine Corps, and air force) are depicted by the statues. To the left of the soldiers extends a black granite wall. Over two thousand photographs sandblasted into the wall honor the supporting services who provided supply, medical, spiritual, and fire support to the frontline units.
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The Korean War Veterans Memorial honors the men and women, who answered the call to defend democracy during the Korean War. A squad of 19 stainless steel statues represents members of the Army, Marines, Navy and Air force united on patrol. A 164 foot long black granite wall depicts the supporting services through sandblasted photographic images, and inscriptions at The Pool of Remembrance list the numbers of those missing in action, held prisoner of war, wounded and killed in action.
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The location of the Memorial ... has historic emotional importance for Korean War veterans. As most of the Central Massachusetts soldiers departed for the War and returned home from Union Station, the veterans particularly requested a site in the area of the Station.
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While not as large as the Vietnam Memorial, the Korean War Memorial is striking and awe inspiring. Larger than life bronze statues of soldiers as if they were marching in a field headed toward some unknown enemy. It made you feel as if you were right there with them.
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The Korean War Veterans Memorial honors those who served in the Korean conflict, 1950-1953. It includes all branches of the armed forces and the support groups, as well as acknowledging the contributions of all 22 nations that sent personnel and supplies in support of the United Nations action.
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Here you will find information and pictures of the Korean War Veterans Memorial. The memorial includes the statues of nineteen soldiers of different races who represent all branches of the armed services.
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