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The United Nations wall is the granite curb on the north side of the statues. This wall lists the 22 countries that gave combat or medical support to the UN forces.
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In 1953, President Dwight Eisenhower made negotiating an armistice in Korea his first priority as president. Learn how, and why, Eisenhower pushed for peace in Korea in this article.
The White House and President's Park
Second Division Memorial
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Originally built to honor the 2nd Infantry Division's dead from WWI, the memorial was expanded in 1962 to include World War II and the Korean War.
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Honoring the service members who served in the Korean War from 1950-1953, this memorial opened in 1995. The stainless steel soldiers represent different branches of service including Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force. Faces on the black stone wall are those of real war veterans. Walking through the memorial, one gets the sense of walking with the soldiers, an evocative experience unique among the war memorials in DC.
Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
Manono at the Battle of Kuamoʻo
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“Mālama kō aloha (keep your love)" were Chiefess Manono's dying words in the 1819 Battle of Kuamo'o. Her words were a plea to both sides to keep their love for one another despite the obstacles that had come to Hawaiʻi, including the abolition of the traditional kapu system. Manono fought on the side of the traditionalists for the culture she believed defined her homeland. But she hoped that love would be enough to get all Hawaiians through the turmoil ahead.
Independence National Historical Park
New Hall
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Home to the War Department in the 1790s, the museum highlights the history of the Continental Army, Navy and Marines. The building was constructed by members of the Carpenters' Company and today houses a memorial that pays tribute to the members of the U.S. Marine Corps who lost their lives during World War II and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts.
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Elmer P. Gibson was a high-ranking African American Army Chaplain who served in World War II and the Korean War. He was an advocate for desegregating the military, and practiced desegregation as a chaplain, by holding integrated church services in the Aleutian Islands and other places. Later in life he served as an advisor to President Harry S. Truman and was a college president.
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The Korean War was one of the defining events of Dwight Eisenhower's presidency. Learn about the multiple ways that conflict and time period are represented through this look at the items on display inside the historic Eisenhower home.
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Looking for end-of-year projects that use a multidisciplinary approach? Here are some ideas to incorporate the history and symbolism of Memorial Day using sites and stories from the National Mall.
National Mall and Memorial Parks
National Mall
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Today the term National Mall includes the area historically referred to as the Mall (which extends from the grounds of the U.S. Capitol to the Washington Monument), the Washington Monument, and West Potomac Park (including the Lincoln, Jefferson, Vietnam Veterans, Korean War Veterans, World War II, and Franklin Delano Roosevelt memorials). Through its long history as America's front yard, the National Mall has evolved along with the nation.
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John Eisenhower was the second child of Dwight and Mamie Eisenhower, and the only one to live to adulthood. Much like his famous father, John lived a life of service to his country.
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A President-elect and a Corporal sit down together for lunch in the cold wintry mountains of Korea. Five days later, one is killed in action, and the other left wondering what he can do to prevent more deaths in an already far too costly war.
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The National Park Service and the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation are building a Wall of Remembrance and and completing an overall rehabilitation of the Korean War Veterans Memorial.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Daniel R. Smith
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Daniel R. Smith was an Army Medic during the Korean War. During this time the Army was segregated based on racial lines. He later was a civil rights activist and marched with Dr. King in DC and on the Edmund Pettis Bridge in Alabama. He died in October 2022. He was one of the last children born to an enslaved person in the United States.
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In December 1952, President-Elect Dwight D. Eisenhower visited Korea to seek answers to a years long conflict. Eisenhower's trip fueled his desire to bring an end to fighting on the Korean Peninsula. Explore this story of how a president-elect, who happened to be a former 5 star general, sought peace in a time of conflict.
Gettysburg National Military Park
Soldiers' National Cemetery
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The Soldiers' National Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 3,500 United States soldiers killed at Gettysburg. President Abraham Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg Address at the cemetery’s dedication on November 19, 1863. After the war, management of the cemetery was transferred to the federal government and it was used through Vietnam. The Soldiers' National Cemetery now refers to the Civil War period area within the Gettysburg National Cemetery.
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Distinguished Navy fighter pilot, then oil businessman, George H. W. Bush served in Congress, as liaison for the United States to the People’s Republic of China, and as director of the Central Intelligence Agency before becoming the 41st President of the United States. As President, Bush peacefully ended the Cold War.
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The times are a changin’, and there’s no better time to honor those moments of change than in June. Over the course of America’s history, the month of June is filled with cultural changes, and some seasonal ones too. So just before the season changes and summer begins, take some time to visit these parks that commemorate extraordinary moments.
Vicksburg National Military Park
Tour Stop #8 - Vicksburg National Cemetery
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Memorial Day weekend usually marks the beginning of the summer travel season. Across the country, friends, families, and individuals will head out to enjoy adventures and make memories. Of course, national parks - including the National Mall - are popular destinations. To help you #PlanLikeAParkRanger, we're offering our Top 10 tips to help you on your next National Mall visit.