San Francisco Korean War Memorial

American Legion members play key roles in the creation and dedication of a Korean War Memorial overlooking the Golden Gate Bridge. Photos by David Andrews/The American Legion

California Legionnaires prepare for the start of the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
California Legionnaires prepare for the start of the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
A woman passes out American flags prior to the start of the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
A woman passes out American flags prior to the start of the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Korean War Veterans raise their hands to acknowledge their service during the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Korean War Veterans raise their hands to acknowledge their service during the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Past California Department Commander Janet Wilson celebrates with other Legionnaires after being recognized for her service during the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Past California Department Commander Janet Wilson celebrates with other Legionnaires after being recognized for her service during the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
The Honorable Pete McCloskey, Colonel, USMCR (Ret.), U.S. Congressmen and former President & Chair of the Korean War Memorial Foundation speaks at the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
The Honorable Pete McCloskey, Colonel, USMCR (Ret.), U.S. Congressmen and former President & Chair of the Korean War Memorial Foundation speaks at the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
A crowd gathers for the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
A crowd gathers for the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Legionnaires from the Department of California pack the crowd at the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Legionnaires from the Department of California pack the crowd at the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Korean War veteran Frank Broz, right, stands with a dignitary after receiving an Ambassador for Peace medal at the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Korean War veteran Frank Broz, right, stands with a dignitary after receiving an Ambassador for Peace medal at the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Man J. Kim, Corporal, ROK Army, and Vice President and Benefactor of the Korean War Memorial Foundation speaks at the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Man J. Kim, Corporal, ROK Army, and Vice President and Benefactor of the Korean War Memorial Foundation speaks at the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Ambassador for Peace medals are on display at the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Ambassador for Peace medals are on display at the Korean War Memorial dedication ceremony at the San Francisco National Cemetery in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Dignitaries cut the ribbon and officially open the Korean War Memorial in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Dignitaries cut the ribbon and officially open the Korean War Memorial in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Members of The American Legion Family look at the Korean War Memorial at the unveiling of the memorial in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. The monument reads “Honoring those who served and sacrificed in Korea 1950-1953.” Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion
Members of The American Legion Family look at the Korean War Memorial at the unveiling of the memorial in the Presidio in San Francisco, Ca. on Monday, August 1, 2016. The monument reads “Honoring those who served and sacrificed in Korea 1950-1953.” Photo by David Andrews/The American Legion