Korean War Veterans Memorial
French Drive & Independence Avenue South West, Washington 20242
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Useful information
- Website: : http://www.nps.gov/kowa
Description
Planted in the grass, 19 stainless-steel statues over 2m tall represent soldiers who look as if they are patrolling in rain gear. On one side of this open space, a black granite wall presents 2 500 photos of men and women who served in the Korean War (1950-53), during which 54 000 American soldiers lost their lives, 110 000 were injured and 8 000 missing in action.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide238 m - 23rd Street North West, Washington 20242
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- From $109State Plaza Hotel920 m - 2117 E Street NW, Washington, D.C. DC 20037
- From $107Courtyard by Marriott Washington, D.C./Foggy Bottom993 m - 515 20th Street NW, Washington, D.C. DC 20052
- From $89Hotel Hive1.04 Km - 2224 F Street Northwest, Washington, D.C. DC 20037
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- La Bise$$$MICHELIN 20231.61 Km - 800 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington 20006
- The Bombay Club$$$MICHELIN 20231.7 Km - 815 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington 20006
- Ris$$MICHELIN 20231.79 Km - 2275 L St. NW, Washington 20037
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