Korean War Veterans Memorial and Wall of Remembrance – Pic of the Week

Today, July 27, marks the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice Agreement for the Restoration of the Korean State. Signed in 1953 in Panmunjom, South Korea, this agreement ended the Korean War.

A red, write, and blue wreath of flowers standing at the front of the Korean War Veterans Memorial. On the ribbons hanging from the top of the wreath, there is writing in Hangul. — Wreath dedicated by the Korea Disabled Veterans Organization (KDVO) (name written in Hangul on the left ribbon) and President Yoo Eul Sang (written in Hangul on the right ribbon). Translation by Elina Lee, Copyright Office; photo by Bailey DeSimone.

Near the Lincoln Memorial, the Korean War Veterans Memorial occupies a stretch of grass near a wooded section. Emerging from the trees, statues of U.S. Army soldiers are suspended in a state of walking through the brush.

Photo of the Korean War Veterans Memorial from the front side, showing gray statues of soldiers staggered across a grassy field as if emerging from the trees. — The Korean War Veterans Memorial, as seen from the front. Photo by Bailey DeSimone.

A photo of the Korean War Veterans Memorial taken from behind the statues of soldiers. Under the overhang of the trees, gray statutes of soldiers appear to be walking through the grass. The American flag is in the background, against a blue, cloudy sky. — The Korean War Veterans Memorial, as seen from the perspective of the statues. Photo by Bailey DeSimone.

The Library has several collections related to the Korean War, which ended 80 years ago today. Browse the Korean War propaganda collection in the Korea Section of the Asian Division or look through the Veteran’s History Project collection on the experiences of those who served.

Today also marks the one-year anniversary of the completion of the Wall of Remembrance that was added to the memorial. The wall also recognizes the Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA).

Photo of the Wall of Remembrance, a blue-black polished granite stone with the names of those who served on the side of the U.S. etched into its face. A cloud slightly reflects off of the surface. — The Korean War Wall of Remembrance. Photo by Bailey DeSimone.

You can learn more about Asian American veterans, including Korean Americans, in this Story Map detailing their legacies.

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