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Korean War Veterans Memorial: United Nations Wall

Granite Curb with inscribed names of countries
United Nations Wall

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Washington,DC

Benches/Seating, Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Information - Maps Available, Wheelchair Accessible

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. Nearly 150,000 foreign service members joined American troops on the Korean peninsula. Over 3,300 of them died in the effort, and over 1,800 are still unaccounted for. 

 

Korean War Veterans Memorial , National Mall and Memorial Parks

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Last updated: April 10, 2021