The Korean War Veterans Memorial

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:memorial
gptkbp:approves gptkb:U._S._Congress
gptkbp:commemorates gptkb:the_Korean_War
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:veterans
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Frank_Gaylord
gptkbp:evokes the experience of soldiers in combat
gptkbp:features reflecting pool
19 stainless steel statues
a granite wall
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Korean War Veterans Memorial
gptkbp:includes a Wall of Remembrance
inscriptions of service members' names
gptkbp:is_a_focal_point_for veteran reunions
gptkbp:is_a_gathering_for veterans and families
gptkbp:is_a_place_for educational outreach
intergenerational dialogue
reflection and remembrance
healing and closure
gptkbp:is_a_reminder_of the importance of peace
the cost of war
gptkbp:is_a_site_for gptkb:artistic_expressions
gptkb:educational_programs
community events
personal reflection
historical reenactments
memorial services
gptkbp:is_a_source_of inspiration for future generations
historical research.
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of national pride
unity among veterans
gptkbp:is_a_testament_to the bravery of soldiers
gptkbp:is_a_tribute_to gptkb:U._S._Armed_Forces
all who served in Korea
gptkbp:is_a_venue_for art installations
public ceremonies
gptkbp:is_adjacent_to gptkb:Lincoln_Memorial
gptkbp:is_funded_by private donations
gptkbp:is_maintained_by gptkb:National_Park_Service
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as art and literature
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in documentaries about the Korean War
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in gptkb:political_speeches
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:National_Mall_and_Memorial_Parks
gptkb:American_history
the National Park System
the collective memory of the nation
the cultural landscape of D. C.
the Korean War Veterans Memorial Advisory Board
gptkbp:is_popular_in gptkb:tourist_attraction
gptkbp:is_recognized_as a historic site
gptkbp:is_reflected_in American values of freedom and sacrifice
gptkbp:is_represented_in the diversity of the U. S. military
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by landscaped grounds
gptkbp:is_visited_by gptkb:memorial
gptkb:Veterans_Day
millions of people annually
gptkbp:landmark historical tourism
gptkbp:lighting to enhance visibility
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:often_includes guided tours of D. C.
gptkbp:symbolizes the sacrifices of soldiers
gptkbp:unveiled_on July 27, 1995
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:bfsLayer 2