KOREA WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE OF JOHNSON COUNTY
OVERLAND PARK, KS
The Korea War Veterans Memorial Committee of Johnson County is a non-profit organization located in Overland Park, Kansas. Its primary objective is to honor the heroic efforts and sacrifices of Korean War veterans by constructing a memorial that honors their service. The committee was formed in 1999, and its members consist of veterans, their families, and community leaders.
The committee's efforts led to the creation of the Korea War Veterans Memorial in Overland Park, which was dedicated in 2002. The memorial features a bronze statue of a soldier in full combat gear standing atop a granite base, surrounded by eight pillars representing the eight countries that fought alongside the United States during the war. The site also includes a Wall of Honor that lists the names of all Korean War veterans from Johnson County.
The committee's mission is not only to recognize the sacrifices of Korean War veterans but also to educate the public about the war's significance and its impact on the world. The committee organizes events and programs throughout the year to raise awareness and funds for the memorial's maintenance and improvement. The Korea War Veterans Memorial Committee of Johnson County has become a crucial resource for veterans and their families, as well as the wider community, ensuring that the legacy of these brave soldiers is never forgotten.
KOREA WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE OF JOHNSON COUNTY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in OVERLAND PARK KS. US MID #8402000476
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).
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KOREA WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE OF JOHNSON COUNTY
5310 WEST 122ND TERRACE
OVERLAND PARK
KS
66209-3518
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KOREA WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE OF JOHNSON COUNTY Information
MID # | 8402000476 |
Name | KOREA WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL COMMITTEE OF JOHNSON COUNTY |
Alternate Name | |
Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains |
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 481228127 |
NTEECC | A80 |
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
INCOME | 0 |
REVENUE | 0 |
LAT/LONG | 38.906768, -94.648193 |
CODES | FIPS State Code: 20 FIPS County Code: 091 US Census Tract: 053202 US Census Block: 2005 |