The Korean War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial is located near the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC. It was dedicated on July 27, 1995. The Memorial commemorates the sacrifices of the 5.8 million American who served in the U.S. Armed Services during the three-year period of the Korean War. Set on 2.2 acres directly across the reflecting pool from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the $20 million memorial was paid for largely with private donations and is a dramatic blend of granite, steel, water and landscaping. The dominant element of the memorial is a column of 19 larger-than-life stainless steel statues. These American service members trudging up a hill, towards their flag, which I believe represents their overwhelming need to go home. Frank Gaylord sculpted the nineteen stainless steel statues, which are approximately seven feet tall and represent an ethnic cross section of America. The advance party has 14 Army,
This scene is all highly accented by the rough finish of each statue. They are not shiny and smooth, their bodies and faces are course to match the moment in which they were captured. It is all contrasted by the polished granite and marble that surround the scene. This Memorial constitutes a reminder of the dedication of the American fighting solider. Clad in ponchos, armed for combat, they symbolize both the hardship of war and the strength of our nation. The setting is dynamic as the individual statues reflect the trauma and emotions generated by front-line service in war. 3 Marine, 1 Navy and 1 Air Force members. The statues stand in patches of Juniper bushes and are separated by polished granite strips, which give a semblance of the rice paddies of Korea. The troops wear ponchos covering their weapons and equipment. The ponchos appear to be blowing due to the cold winds and when I visited on a warm summer's day, it managed to send shiver down my spine
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