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Korean War Veterans Memorial
Daniel French Drive and Independence Avenue, SW
Our nation honors those who were killed, captured, wounded or remain
missing in action during the Korean War (1950 -1953). Nineteen figures
represent every ethnic background. The statues are supported by a granite
wall with 2,400 faces of land, sea and air support troops. A Pool of
Remembrance lists the names of the lost Allied Forces. Hours are 8 AM to
11:45 PM.

Lincoln Memorial
23rd Street between Constitution and Independence Avenues, NW
This memorial was dedicated in 1922 to honor President Abraham Lincoln.
Thirty-eight Grecian columns surround a statue of Lincoln seated on a ten-
foot high marble base. This impressive statue is surrounded by engraved
readings of the Gettysburg address, his Second Inaugural address and
murals by French painter Jules Guerin. Hours are 8 AM to midnight.

Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove
George Washington Parkway, Washington DC
The grove of trees and 15 acres of gardens are a memorial to President
Johnson and a part of the Lady Bird Johnson Park, which honors the
former first lady's role in beautifying the country's landscape. The Memorial
Grove is an ideal setting for picnics and has beautiful views of the Potomac
River and the Washington, DC skyline.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial
Tidal Basin, Washington, DC
The memorial honors Dr. King’s national and international contributions and
vision for all to enjoy a life of freedom, opportunity, and justice. The
centerpiece will be the “Stone of Hope”, a 30-foot statue of Dr. King, with a
wall that will be inscribed with excerpts of his sermons and public
addresses.

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial
Judiciary Square at E Street, NW, between 4th and 5th Streets
This monument honors the service and sacrifice of federal, state and local
law enforcers. A marble wall is inscribed with the names of more than
17,000 officers who have been killed in the line of duty since the first known
death in 1792.

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