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MONUMENTS
TO ENGRAVE A SCHOOL OR UNIVERSITY CLASS _______
AND SEE How a Monument is Built _ _________ MUSEUM PROGRAMS
THE CHURCH ON THE HILL (Overlooks the Museum) THE DESIGN See the Museum 2011
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President Reagan
Thomas P. O'Neil, Jr. Former Speaker House of Representatives
General E. C. Meyer Chief of Staff 1981 U.S. Army
General C.C. Krulak Commandant of the Marine Corps ________________
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Marine Corps Korean War Memorial
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MUSEUM OF HISTORY IN GRANITE
| On February 7, 1997, the Trustees of this museum voted unanimously to build the U.S. MARINE CORPS KOREAN WAR MEMORIAL at the World Commemorative Center ® at Felicity, California. |
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The groundbreaking ceremony was held on March 8, 1997, and the completed one hundred foot-long monument was dedicated one year later on March 7, 1998. Between June 1950 and July 1953, 4,617 Marines and 107 Navy Corpsmen gave their lives during the Korean War. Their names, in 3/4" high letters, along with rank and note of Navy Cross and Medal of Honor awards where applicable, are engraved for the ages. The war, stemming naked aggression, was fought for freedom and honor.
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Letter from the Commandant
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"Worthy of the Pharaohs" Prime Minister Messmer
| Phase of Project | Status |
| Selection of 3 person Committee | Completed 1997 |
| Construction | Completed 1997-1998 |
| Number of Museum Walls | One |
| Selection of Drawings | |
| Editing of Text | Completed 1997-1998 |
| Engraving | Completed 1998 |
| Dedication | 7 March 1998 |