Visit Vietnam Veterans and Korean War Veterans Memorials
Recent visitors remarked that reading the names on the wall would make even the hardest people cry. They also mentioned that their visits to the monument were tragic but thought-provoking and powerful. If you're looking for a certain person, keep in mind that the names of the soldiers are listed in chronological order rather than alphabetical order. Additionally, visitors are advised to use the attraction's name books and go during the day when there is a lot of light.
Visit the Korean War Veterans Memorial as you stroll down the eastern side of the Mall. The 19 stainless steel statues of soldiers engaged in battle at this privately funded location pay honor to the 1.5 million who participated in "The Forgotten War." Soldier sculptures march toward an American flag in the Field of Service, a triangle-shaped area. The Pool of Remembrance, a serene area for introspection, is another centerpiece of the memorial. The memorial lacks signage, so younger visitors would not grasp as much as those who experienced the battle, some former visitors warned.
While both memorials are open for free exploration at any time, National Park Service rangers are only present from 9:30 am to 10 pm. The Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro stop (on the Blue, Silver, and Orange lines) by the Lincoln Memorial is just a short stroll south on 23rd Street Southwest from the Vietnam Veterans and Korean War Veterans memorials.
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Location: 5 Henry Bacon Drive NW
Price & Hours: Free & 24/7 daily
Phone: 202-426-6841
Website: https://www.nps.gov/vive/index.htm
