The mission of the Korean War Memorial Foundation (KWMF) is to design and build a Korean War Memorial in San Francisco to commemorate the sacrifices made by all those who fought in the so-called “Forgotten War,” to educate future generations about those sacrifices, and to ensure that those generations never forget the true cost of war and the true price of freedom.The San Francisco Bay Area was chosen for the Memorial site because it was the embarkation point for so many who went off to fight in that long-ago, far-away war, and the end of the journey for so many who returned, the living and the dead. The Memorial will stand in a prominent place in the Presidio, on high ground adjacent to the National Cemetery, facing west across the Pacific toward the now prosperous and democratic Republic of Korea.The Korean War Memorial is situated at the corner of Lincoln Boulevard and Sheridan Avenue in the Presidio of San Francisco. Two stone walls will flank the Sheridan Avenue entrance to the Memorial plaza. Inscribed in these walls will be the name of the Memorial and the flags of the United States of America and the Republic of Korea.The entrance to the Memorial plaza will also feature a circular bronze plaque three feet in diameter embedded in the pavement. The inscription on the plaque will acknowledge the contributions of the United Nations and its participating member states to the war and to the independence of South Korea. Upon entering, the visitor will proceed along a path flanked by bronze plaques and stones that will recognize the generosity of major donors, and a series of wayside markers that will provide a brief history of the Korean War.The path will then arc to the right and open up onto a large oval space framed by a curving backdrop of trees and hedges. In the center of this space will be a tall Korean pine tree. The arc along the right perimeter of the oval will be the focal point of the Memorial. It will feature three imposing stone steles facing west toward Korea. Mounted on each of these steles will be a large bronze bas-relief depicting a pivotal moment in the war. The first bas-relief will depict the U.S. Marines’ Inchon Landing in1950. The second will depict the U.S. Army 23rd Infantry Regiment’s Battle of Chipyong-ni, in 1951. And the third will depict the Republic of Korea 9th Infantry Division’s Battle of White Horse in 1952.Just beyond the steles, a stairway will lead down to a more intimate area within the Memorial. Here is where the individual donors – Korean War veterans, their families and survivors – will be recognized. This area will display the inscribed memorial tiles commemorating those who served. Nearby benches in a peaceful sylvan setting will allow for remembrance and reflection. Please see the attached artist’s rendering and draft images provided by the Presidio Trust.