| Korean War Memorial | |
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| United States | |
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| Used for those deceased | |
| Established | July 24, 1993 |
| Location | 47°02′07″N122°53′59″W / 47.035307°N 122.899673°W |
The Korean War Memorial by artist Deborah Copenhaver Fellows is installed on the Washington State Capitol campus in Olympia, Washington, United States. Dedicated on July 24, 1993, the memorial features bronze figures. [1]
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