Korean War Veterans Memorial

Sun Rises over the statues of the Memorial
At the Korean War Veterans Memorial, "Our nation honors her sons and daughters who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and a people they never met."
Map showing location of park.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial framed by cherry blossoms
The National Park Service Announces 2026 Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Forecast as Nation Prepares for America’s 250th Anniversary
The Department of the Interior and National Park Service today announced that peak bloom for the iconic cherry trees surrounding the Tidal Basin and National Mall is projected to occur between March 29 – April 1, with exact timing dependent on weather conditions. Once peak bloom begins, the blossoms typically remain on the trees for seven to 10 days.
Dawn Picture of the statues within the memorial
Photo by NPS Photo/Carol Highsmith
The American flag is centered in the backgrounds between two walkways.
Photo by NPS Photo
Statues of servicemen from the Korean War with fall foliage in the background
Photo by NPS Photo
Faces of soldiers are etched onto a black granite wall
Photo by NPS/RMendoza
Nineteen stainless steel statues reflect on a black granite wall
Photo by NPS/RMendoza