Korean War Memorial

    Before reading Goldberger's article I did not know much about the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995, and I think this is a problem. The bombing may have taken place in a less rural area, but it is a very important part to American history. The fact that there was a delay in creating memorial for those lost and those who survived but have their lives changed forever is a major issue. The delay, in comparison the timeliness of the September 11^th World Trade Center memorial, gave off the impression that the lives lost in Oklahoma City were not as important as those lost in the September 11^th attacks or the Vietnam War. I really like the empty chair aspect of the Oklahoma City memorial because it really hits the viewer hard when it is first seen. The chair part is the most touching to me. I think the most intense part is hearing the first two minutes of a meeting and then hearing the bomb go off. I think overall, the Oklahoma City memorial is interesting and serves its purpose. However, I wish it was a little more organized.

        I chose the Korean War veteran memorial because I think seeing the statues of troops brings forth a chilling feeling. It makes the viewer feel as if they are right there with the soldiers. I like how each soldier has a different expression bring forth realistic qualities to the statues. Each statue has a name of a soldier, which is a good choice when people come to pay respect to their loved ones. It is not pictured, but there is also a memorial wall with imprints of soldiers’ faces and names.  I like this memorial because it is well put together and consistent. I think memorial should evoke emotions of hope, peacefulness, and serenity while maintaining a cohesive organization.