Korean War Veterans Memorial Postage Stamp

No matter what your political views are today, most people will not dispute that American’s are more patriotic now than they were during the Korean War time period. Often described as the “Forgotten War”, veterans suffered immeasurably by the treatment they received by some people who did not support the war efforts at that time.

On July 27, 1995, President Clinton dedicated the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC. The memorial depicts American troops from all four branches of the military with 19 stainless steel statues. The statues appear to be marching in a wedge formation as if they are on patrol. Along with the statues, is 41 granite panels that are etched with images that are based on photographs of US soldiers and equipment from the war. There is also a reflecting pool and another wall that shows the United Nations counties that helped the US in the conflict. For those who are fortunate enough to have visited the memorial, they are sure to attest to its beauty.

On July 27, 2003, the United States Postal Service issued a 37 cent postage stamp to help ensure that veterans of the Korean War are honored and remembered for years to come. The postage stamp was issued as part of the Department of Defense 50th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice Commemoration Ceremony which was held at the memorial site. The picture on the stamp was taken in 1996 to mimic the harsh winters that American troops had to endure during the three year war.