Korean War Contemplative Bench

Korean War Contemplative Bench (HMBSN)

Location: Arlington, VA 22211 Arlington County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 52.626', W 77° 4.39'

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"The beginning of the end of war lies in remembrance."
Herman Wouk

In sacred memory of those Americans who gave their lives during the Korean War, 1950 - 1953.

54,246 Died. 8,177 Missing in Action.
389 Unaccounted for P.O.W.

First International Tribute, July 27, 1987.
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HM NumberHMBSN
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Year Placed1987
Placed ByNo Greater Love, and the Korean War Veterans Association
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Saturday, October 4th, 2014 at 10:10am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18S E 320162 N 4305180
Decimal Degrees38.87710000, -77.07316667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 52.626', W 77° 4.39'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 52' 37.56" N, 77° 4' 23.40" W
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Area Code(s)703, 571
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 8 Arlington Cemetery, Arlington VA 22211, US
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