Exhibit honors Korean War veterans

Almost 6 million American men and women served during the Korean War from June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955. Now, they will finally have their own place, their own museum in which to tell their story.

This is an invitation not only for them, but for all Veterans as well, to visit the Denis J. Healy Freedom Center of the Korean War National Museum.

Veterans and friends are working to create the first museum devoted exclusively to the Korean War. A national fundraising drive continues.

In March 2007, the Korean War National Museum purchased a site in Springfield, Illinois, across from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, where work is slated to begin building a 50,000 square foot world-class museum that will ensure that the historical significance of the Korean War is recognized by future generations.

The first phase, a 10,000 square foot facility to be named The Denis J. Healy Freedom Center of the Korean War National Museum is on the Old State Capitol Plaza in Springfield.

It houses 3D-interactive exhibits, the Freedom Hall Theater, a canteen, educational computer games, and a center for Veterans and their families to record their personal experiences.

The Korean War National Museum will be the first museum in the United States dedicated to the Korean War. The Museum is the result of a grass-roots effort started by Illinois Veterans.

The Denis J. Healy Freedom Center will be open to the public while the permanent museum is being completed. We lose over 1,000 Korean War Veterans every day, and it is important that we demonstrate our dedication to ensuring their sacrifice is honored, and the Korean War is no longer forgotten.

Larry Sassorossi

Executive Director

Korean War National Museum

Springfield