Korean War Veterans Memorial Washington DC

[@greatcalling]

Thank you for posting this video. As a Korean, I am always grateful for all those young Americans who fought in the Korean War. Souls of nearly 40,000 young Americans went up to God in the valleys and mountains of Korea. They gave their lives for strangers. They are my heroes and I will always remember them.

[@Realunitedstates]

Thank you. I am so glad you enjoyed this episode.

[@alexfriedman2047]

네, 아니에요. 한국어를 배우고 있습니다. 한국 전쟁에서 미국인들 많이 죽었어요. 우리 미국인들은 한국인든을 존경해요. 곧 한국 통일 원합니다. "We go together"

[@thatman4853]

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[@thehistorybuff-smh]

Thanks everyone my grand father died in the Korean war

[@NATOnova]

Thank you for the support. Allies to the end

[@kathymarks2013]

My Dad was a Korean War veteran and he always said that Korea was definitely a forgotten war. He fought with the VA until about eighteen months before his death before he ever got anything for his service. I was blown away when I saw this memorial. Thank you for posting it.

[@Realunitedstates]

You are quite welcome and I am glad you enjoyed the video. The monument is really quite breath-taking and if you ever get the chance to see it in person you really should. Thank you so much.

[@Eagle-nq6ih]

My grandad served in Korea in 1950-51 he use to tell me and my sister story’s before he passed away in 2001

[@Realunitedstates]

Yeah. I have worked with Korean War Vets over the years, and their stories have always been . . . gripping I suppose it the word.

[@lindsaymoore2928]

My Grandad was a Korean War Veteran and it brought a tear to my eye when I visited it when I went to DC back in 05. He took pictures of his time in Korea back in the 50's and his pictures look similar to the ones on the mural they have there!

[@Realunitedstates]

I've worked with Korean War vets over the years. The stories were eye=opening and chilling. Thanks for sharing.

[@Lynnbikechick]

My grandpa took pictures too and they look nothing like this. They were all of people being burned on raised bed like things. I guess it was the Koreans method cremations. They are the only reason I knew he served , he never talked about it. My mother then told me about it.

[@modori628]

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Korean War. The sacrifices made by the soldiers from 16 different countries during the war characterize the modern development of South Korea. We, Koreans would like to honor and pay tribute to those who died for democracy and freedom. Lest not forget. 🇺🇳the Korean War Participant Countries🇺🇳 🇺🇲 United States of America 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇦 Canada 🇫🇷 France 🇱🇺 Luxemburg 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇬🇷 Greece 🇦🇺 Australia 🇳🇿 NewZealand 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇹 Ethiopia 🇿🇦 South Africa Korea will forever be grateful.🇰🇷

[@Realunitedstates]

Thank you.

[@ui8281]

god bless USA.... from south korea..

[@Realunitedstates]

Thank you so much!

[@voicegirl555]

It has been 70 years since this war was started and I am stunned at the fact that the Anniversary was not mentioned this year. This is truly the Forgotten War. Thank You to All the soldiers who died in this war and those that survived and all the civillians who died in this war. You are not forgotten!!

[@Realunitedstates]

Thanks for sharing.

[@thunderbird1921]

Well said. My great-uncle was KIA in 1951, a young man from the farmlands of Iowa. I nearly burst into tears over the fact that men like him are hardly acknowledged today. The fact that America's Korean War heroes have been mostly forgotten and ignored feels like a crime against this country and its heritage. We MUST do better.

[@howdy2342]

Korean will never forget your sacrifice to save the country from communism. Thanks for All Korean War Veterans from around the world!!! 감사합니다. 한국사람들은 영원히 당신들의 목숨을 건 희생을 잊지 않을 것입니다. God Bless America!!!

[@Realunitedstates]

Thank you.

[@misaguzman3815]

One of the most brutal, afflicted war to both Countries. We lost so many of our sons and we buried them in our hearts and memories. As a Korean, we thank you and not forgetting generations after generation. We pray for all our young American Heroes.

[@alexfriedman2047]

I'm an American studying Korean because I'm getting my ESL certification and I wanna teach over there. This is probably the greatest thing we ever did as a country.... We went in and saved an entire country from Communism, and asked nothing in return. No land, no reperations, just loyalty. Looking at North Korea now, and the great famine in 1994 it is clear we did the right thing despite having multiple motives for fighting this war. The end result was saving a country from a madman dictator who doesn't care for his people at all.

[@AnnieThyme]

what a beautiful memorial. The black granite really adds a lot to the sombre feel but it's everything put together that really gives such a powerful effect. You can really catch the etching at the end while you're signing off and with the light and everything it's beautifully eerie . I hope you and Bev have a good week! How is she feeling? I hope the shingles pain has subsided. 😊

[@Realunitedstates]

Thanks Annie! It is nearly impossible to capture the full effect of something like this on video. It is a truly moving and eerie monument in person. Thanks for asking after Bev. Unfortunately she is still experiencing quite a lot of back pain, so we have had to restrict travel, and episodes. to a reasonably close proximity. She has been a trooper though; videoing even when I can see she is clearly in a lot of pain. For now we can only do the best we can and hope she gets better. Thanks.

[@AnnieThyme]

RealUnitedStatesVlog my thoughts will be with her. I like to see the things from around washington area, as I'm sure many others do as well, but wouldn't want to think the videos were making things worse in the long run for her. You guys have had a tough fall and I'm impressed that you've continued posting as often as you have been. I hope Bev gets feeling a bit better soon, nerve pain is no fun at all. so please send her my love and best wishes. (And hoping your wrist is healing nicely as well.) x

[@Realunitedstates]

Thank you Annie, that is very kind. I will let her know. As for my hand, it has healed over, and although still somewhat visible it is completely mended.

[@bevcampbell4301]

Annie Thyme - Thank you for your kind thoughts and well wishes! Right now I have good days and bad days, it is a surprise each day.

[@dunnhomevideos2811]

dude I love you videos, thanks man I wish there was more

[@Realunitedstates]

Thank you, I really appreciate that! There are over 700 videos on the channel, and while I haven't made one in a couple of weeks, I suspect there will be more in time. We made quite a lot during our time in the greater DC area (DMV) and enjoyed that quite a lot. We have since moved on, but are still making videos when we can.

[@brwneyesaz]

Thanks for sharing video it is appreciated. My dad served in the US Army in Korea.

[@Realunitedstates]

Our pleasure. So glad you enjoyed this one.

[@victoriagaylord8530]

My father is Frank C. Gaylord, the sculptor of those 19 figures. You're pretty spot on you know your stuff. He was awarded the commission in 1989. Red tape etc is why it took so long for completion. Too long. You're right dedicated in 1995. O was there in Washington for it. I Was about 29 back then.

[@Realunitedstates]

How very cool. It's a beautiful work, albeit a little haunting to be sure.

[@myfavoritepointguard446]

My grandpa served in korean war as a pilot in 18th fighter-Bomber Wing. They were spearheading the allied advance to pyongyang when he was shoot down and killed. Godbless that man 🇺🇸

[@Realunitedstates]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Alcergliknmotru]

Thank you for making this video sir.

[@Realunitedstates]

My pleasure

[@astridvvv9662]

For Koreans these American men are not, and were never, forgotten.

[@Realunitedstates]

Thank you.

[@Padre619]

There's a field trip at my school to go from San Diego to D.C and I'd go because you go here (among other places like Arlington National Cemetery, the Vietnam wall and the Washington monument) because both my uncle's (my uncle's family actually used to own Alpine, San Diego, and my grandpa's family used to own all of El Cajon) brothers fought in Korea and I know one died in Nevada, I don't know what happened to the other, but anyway I'd go to show my respect to them but don't have enough money, anyway cool vid

[@vernoncarter1370]

Fascinating video... it’s a shame schools don’t do more to teach students about the Korean War. Thanks for sharing!

[@Realunitedstates]

Thank you so much Vernon. We enjoyed making this one. It is a fascinating monument. Paul

[@Leon-zu1wp]

The forgotten heroes

[@user-yi1bc6bb2y]

Thank You for Your Service

[@Realunitedstates]

I'm sure you mean America's service, and you're welcome. These events happened before I was born.

[@rinar5771]

My Father was a Veteran of the Korean War! He was with the 187th AirBorne. My Father saw his entire platoon killed. Does anyone have a family member that was there? Chosun and Monson? I was in Korea in 1992 and 2007

[@Realunitedstates]

Thanks for sharing.

[@doliver859]

Being the grandson of a Marine that served in 2 wars,fought in and survived Iwo jima and the Chosin Reservoir I naturally took tge time to learn about both. Iwo Jima gets alot of recognition but the Chosin reservoir may have been the absoute worst battle the USMC has ever fought.

[@Realunitedstates]

Hard to make a distinction about the level of horror between two horrific battles.

[@drewdurbin4968]

@@Realunitedstates granted however i think the conditions set chosin apart along with the size of nk and chinese forces...just my opinion though

[@zia3599]

beautiful memorial beautiful video presentation a very sad music hope there will be no moor wars but peace and respect between civilization of this world Thanks Paul and beverly

[@Realunitedstates]

Thank you. That would be wonderful.

[@danimalusmaximus8424]

thank you for showing this

[@Realunitedstates]

Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it. Paul

[@terranceeaglefeather5290]

My Grandad served in Korea

[@Realunitedstates]

Thanks

[@terranceeaglefeather5290]

He passed away on May 25th 2001

[@alkaselzer5488]

What is the music playing at the beginning?

[@Realunitedstates]

Long Road Ahead, by Kevin MacLeod

[@swee2251]

It sounds a little like the old Korean song called 'Arirang'

[@humankind4098]

Me and my kids always remember your sacrifice~~

[@Realunitedstates]

Thank you

[@Nexy9]

It was the worst of wars. A war fought in a rocky, mountainous, treacherous terrain. With extremes of heat and cold, snow and ice, mud, stink, and choking dust. And all in a places on the fringes of the geography books. The Korean War... A fight many believed to be the beginning of World War 3. It was a monumental conflict marked by panic, and moments of stunning courage..by retreat and advance, misunderstanding, and blunder. In just three years of fighting in Korea, nearly as many American soldiers will have died, as in a decade of fighting in Vietnam.. On all sides, military and civilian, there would be nearly four million dead. It is *the* defining conflict of the Cold War.. a battleground on which the use of nuclear weapons is a frightening possibility. Today, the Korean War is mostly forgotten... like a nightmare so gruesome, it cannot survive the memory of morning. Forgotten, except for those who were really there. “I haven’t had a bath in ten days. We live like cavemen. My friend told me, “I know that we’re going to heaven, because now we are spending our time in Hell.” - Diary of a U.S. Marine, 1952.

[@Realunitedstates]

I have worked with Korean War Vets over the years, and their recollections were truly awful.

[@larry1824]

Too.lonh in coming but well done eerie moving and compelling

[@Realunitedstates]

Thank you

[@Eusepio1957]

😂 Hello Paul & Bev! As I see you are both on the way again.... :-) Yes that is good so! because movement and employment are a healthy "food" for the head and body ;-) Memorial are always a sad affair But they have an important function they warn us!!!

[@Realunitedstates]

Thank you Ettore! So good to hear from you! We are doing okay. Bev is still having pain in her back, so our schedule is a little restricted, but we keep working just the same. She is a strong person, and very dedicated. I am fortunate to have her. (Yes, I tell her that often.) Yes, the memorials are a sad thing, but so good to remember and honor those who came before us. There are a LOT of them, memorials, in the center of Washington DC., and many more smaller ones spread throughout the city and surrounding area. We try to video a few of them occasionally so that the channel doesn't become just about that. Have a wonderful evening my friend. Stay warm, it's getting chilly outside. :-) Paul

[@Eusepio1957]

I wish Bev a quick healing and get well soon And for you my friend I hope it's all cured and forgotten with your hand! Yes, praise your wife, because without the support Our wives we men would be only half value as much 😌 Yes here in Germany november is beginning very coold 😓 Greetings friends! 🙋 and as always....keep it up! 😄😄😄

[@Realunitedstates]

Thanks Ettore! I will pass along your kindness to Bev. Yes, my hand is largely healed, and no longer gives me any pain. Thanks for asking.

[@Eusepio1957]

Have a nice day! I go sleep now here is 01 : 19 pm 🌛

[@terrenceeaglefeather2465]

My Grandad Joe c Tucker Jr Korean War 1950-51 Awarded Republic of Korea service medal USMC Semper Fi Passed on May 25th 2001

[@Realunitedstates]

Thank you for sharing

[@BaltasarL]

Great job Matt Groening!

[@Realunitedstates]

Thanks. Paul

[@Ahuntsicspotter]

Curnel Richard Scott has predicted to me on other Korean war.

[@haffa4764]

It's interesting that it was set up so late. I know this channel isn't about politics, but I'm courius to know how generally the american public think about war, espacially when the US is currently bombing multiple countries (is it six or seven?). Otherwise, great video. Now, when we're aldready talking history, as a Swede, I would want to know if there is anything reminding of the swedish colony that existed for about two decades in whats now Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey? Or was it just a too short time period.

[@Realunitedstates]

That is an interesting question to address, although likewise essentially impossible to answer, BECAUSE, the there is no one, or even several, ways the American public think about anything, including war. Nearly anything I say is likely to bring me a lot of grief from viewers, but it is my opinion that largely American hate war, but think of it as a necessary evil . . . from time to time. Keep in mind that how the general populace thinks of a thing, and how the nation's leaders think of that same thing are not necessarily the same way of thinking about it. As for the second question, when we did the episode on New Castle, Delaware, I did not go into the detail of the Swedish fort that had been there, for no particular reason other than video length I suppose. But, I will do some additional research on the subject to see if there are historical places still left that we could cover. Thanks for the idea! Paul

[@haffa4764]

Yeah, ofcourse there is allways many opinions and also in America I think the size of the country adds to it, so that there is alot of regional differences. Whatching american politics from the other side of the pond it often seems like thats it's very polarised. But maybe it just looks that way. So enough politics. Ah, okay. It would be interesting. After seeing a few more videos from you I really want to visit the US someday. Had you asked me like a year ago I wouldn't wanted to. I love travelling by bike (did cycle from Sweden to France this summer), so maybe one day in the future I'll do a longdistance biketour in some part of the country, even tough everything is built for cars ;) /Hannes

[@Realunitedstates]

Thank you Hannes for a very reasonable discussion. A big part of the reason we started this channel was to show that the country is not really like what it may seem from watching the news. Politics are heated, and yes, there is a degree of polarization among viewpoints, but by and large things go along here fairly civilized. The nation has its problems, but they are probably not so great as the TV makes them seem.

[@haffa4764]

Exactly. Espacially in the case of the US I think there are many false stereotypes and asumptions, which for a time also I believed. And a big part to remember with every country is that just because something is different, dosen't it mean that it's bad. That is why I love your channel. No exaggerations like in many reports in the media and no bullshit like in Hollywood movies. It has opened my eyes a bit. Thank you two for making this.

[@janedoe3648]

They don't teach about Communism and its history in schools. Professor Jordan Peterson has talks online about how dangerous that is and how Communist academica have invaded our education system with their influence. The Korean War was seen as a war against the spread of Communism in the world, against good and evil.