Korean War Veterans Memorial
GPTKB entity
Statements (179)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:memorial
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| gptkbp:approves |
gptkb:U._S._Congress
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| gptkbp:built |
those who served in Korea
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| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
annual ceremonies
plaque inscriptions |
| gptkbp:commemorates |
gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:veterans |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:National_Park_Service
1990s 1992-1995 Korean War Veterans Memorial Advisory Board |
| gptkbp:dedicated_to |
gptkb:veterans
July 27, 1995 |
| gptkbp:describes |
the sacrifices of soldiers
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| gptkbp:designed_by |
gptkb:Frank_Gaylord
landscaping features |
| gptkbp:designed_for |
honoring veterans
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| gptkbp:evokes |
emotional responses
reflection and remembrance |
| gptkbp:features |
granite wall
inscribed names 19 stainless steel statues granite walls a reflective pool a map of Korea |
| gptkbp:highlights |
gptkb:educational_programs
special events tourist guides lighting effects |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Korean War Veterans Memorial
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| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Wall_of_Remembrance
granite wall information plaques reflecting pool a Wall of Remembrance inscriptions of service branches |
| gptkbp:includes_names_of |
over 36,000 soldiers
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| gptkbp:inscription |
Freedom is not free
Freedom Is Not Free |
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
real soldiers
Korean War experiences |
| gptkbp:is |
a cultural landmark
a historical landmark a popular tourist attraction a symbol of peace a site for educational tours a location for photography a place for reflection a site for art installations a site for community events a site for educational programs a place for family visits a site for historical education a site for memorial services a part of American history a gathering place for veterans a tribute to bravery a reminder of sacrifice a venue for speeches a location for ceremonies a site for national remembrance a location for public gatherings a place for community remembrance a location for civic engagement a place for honoring service members a site for reflection and healing a place for honoring fallen soldiers a site for honoring military history a site for honoring sacrifices of war a site for memorializing veterans |
| gptkbp:is_a_destination_for |
school field trips
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| gptkbp:is_a_focal_point_for |
gptkb:educational_programs
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| gptkbp:is_a_gathering_for |
veterans and families
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| gptkbp:is_a_location_for |
memorial services
photography and art |
| gptkbp:is_a_place_for |
gptkb:community_gatherings
reflection and healing |
| gptkbp:is_a_reminder_of |
the cost of war
the sacrifices made by families |
| gptkbp:is_a_site_for |
gptkb:artistic_expressions
cultural events educational workshops ceremonies and events veteran reunions |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
national pride
peace and reconciliation soldier statues |
| gptkbp:is_a_testament_to |
the bravery of soldiers
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| gptkbp:is_a_tribute_to |
gptkb:U._S._Armed_Forces
the fallen soldiers of Korea |
| gptkbp:is_a_venue_for |
public speeches
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| gptkbp:is_adjacent_to |
gptkb:Lincoln_Memorial
gptkb:memorial |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:military
gptkb:historical_memory national pride |
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:artistic_expressions
gptkb:media_coverage local veterans groups veteran reunions |
| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
gptkb:historical_events
community events civic pride other war memorials |
| gptkbp:is_designed_to |
honor veterans
accessible to all |
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
gptkb:historical_records
gptkb:historical_texts gptkb:photographs historical archives |
| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
gptkb:documentaries
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| gptkbp:is_funded_by |
gptkb:federal_government
private donations |
| gptkbp:is_inspired_by |
the experiences of veterans
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| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
gptkb:cultural_heritage
veteran affairs Korean War history military history education |
| gptkbp:is_located_near |
gptkb:Lincoln_Memorial
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| gptkbp:is_maintained_by |
gptkb:National_Park_Service
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| gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as |
media and literature
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| gptkbp:is_open_to |
the public
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:American_history
gptkb:U._S._National_Park_System gptkb:shopping_mall gptkb:U._S._National_Register_of_Historic_Places gptkb:the_American_Veterans_Disabled_for_Life_Memorial the National Park System the larger memorial landscape in D. C. |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:tourist_attraction
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| gptkbp:is_prominent_in |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
national consciousness historical sites. memorials in D. C. |
| gptkbp:is_promoted_by |
tourism boards
veterans organizations |
| gptkbp:is_promoted_through |
public relations campaigns
social media |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
a site of reflection
a national landmark a significant historical site |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:American_Society_of_Landscape_Architects
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
civic engagement
architectural significance |
| gptkbp:is_represented_in |
a squad on patrol
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| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
donations
local businesses local community government funding federal grants |
| gptkbp:is_surrounded_by |
landscaped grounds
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| gptkbp:is_symbolic_of |
American military history
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| gptkbp:is_utilized_by |
gptkb:educators
gptkb:researchers |
| gptkbp:is_utilized_for |
ceremonial events
educational purposes |
| gptkbp:is_visited_by |
gptkb:memorial
gptkb:Veterans_Day tourists millions of people annually reflection and remembrance presidents and dignitaries |
| gptkbp:landmark |
civic engagement
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| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
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| gptkbp:often_includes |
guided tours
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| gptkbp:open_to_public |
gptkb:1995
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| gptkbp:opened |
gptkb:1995
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:shopping_mall
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| gptkbp:represents |
U. S. military involvement in Korea
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| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Korean_War_Veterans_Memorial_Wall
reflecting pool |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
courage and sacrifice
sacrifice and service |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:public_art
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| gptkbp:unveiled_on |
July 27, 1995
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| gptkbp:visitors |
millions annually
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
2
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