What is the name of the memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring U.S. service members killed in the Korean War?

The Korean War Veterans Memorial honors U.S. service members killed in the Korean War in Washington, D.C.

The memorial stands near the National Mall and was dedicated on July 27, 1995, the 42nd anniversary of the Korean Armistice. Its best-known feature is a patrol of 19 stainless-steel figures representing soldiers from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force.

The figures move through a triangular field of juniper and granite, creating the impression of a patrol in difficult terrain. A polished granite wall carries photographic images and the inscription, “Freedom Is Not Free.”

The memorial is often visited during Memorial Day events, but it honors all U.S. service members who served in the Korean War, not only those who died. The Korean War lasted from 1950 to 1953, although the conflict technically ended with an armistice rather than a peace treaty.