The Memorial is unique in that it presents an aura of commitment both by a generation of young American soldiery as well as their comrades from 20 other nations of the United Nations and the Republic of South Korea. Dedicated to the concept that "Freedom Is Not Free" , the Memorial does not glorify war but rather the determination of our people to assist other people in preserving their freedom!

Unique among war memorials, and one of the most visited, the Korean War Veterans Memorial features a column of 19 sculptures representing those members of the Armed Forces of the United States that directly engaged the enemy in ground, sea and air combat and depicts the ethnic and racial makeup of those forces. The sculptures are flanked by a Wall filled with over 2500 photos depicted on the marble surface of personnel and scenes of the war.

The Memorial Pool at the head of the Memorial is dedicated to the remembrance of those killed in action, wounded in action, missing in action or held as POWs by the enemy. Look closely at the numbers of casualties engraved in the granite border of the Pool and you will understand why the then "Police Action" now must be called a "War"! As surely as World War II was fought to save the world for democracy it can be said that the Korean War was fought to save the world from communism! The stand taken in Korea, and the "line in the sand" drawn there against armed aggression, became the catalyst for the eventual downfall of the goal of communism ,..".. to enslave the world!"

Visit this Memorial! See for yourself why it is imperative that our goal of raising a Memorial Maintenance Endowment Fund is critical to ensure that it is maintained properly for future generations to enjoy and be inspired.