U.S. Department of the Interior
18th and C Streets, N.W. Room 5024
Washington, D.C. 20240
(202) 343-256130 November 1988
Mr. Harold Barker
8656 Park Lane #2008
Dallas, Texas 75231
Dear Mr. Barker,
Thank you for your letter of
encouragement regarding current and past efforts to build a Korean War Veterans Memorial. Your reputation as a primary mover of this concept and once sincerely dedicated to this cause is well known. Not only did you
deposit the very first contribution toward the building of a Memorial to honor our veterans in December of 1984, but many remember - and laud - your persistence in the walking the Halls of Congress, enlisting a
sufficient number of co-sponsors to ensure passage of the Florio Bill. That bill laid the foundation for our efforts to date.
Carrying that torch - and, proudly - has resulted in site selection ( the Memorial will be
located on the Mall, directly across the Reflecting Pool from the Vietnam Memorial); and the start of a nationwide, open-design competition to determine the final design of the Memorial (registrations will close
December 16; final selection is scheduled for June of 1989). Thus far, more than $2.5 million has been added to your original $10 donation; our fundraising efforts will continue until we reach the required $6 million
goal.
As Chairman of the Korean War Veterans Memorial Advisory Board, I salute your efforts at laying the cornerstone of this magnificant project. Your continued support - and that of thousands of others who have
contributed time, money, and encouragement - will be rewarded when the last goal is met and the Memorial dedicated, a lasting tribute to all who served. You are right, Mr. Barker, Korea will not be a Forgotten War!
Sincerely,
General R.G. Stilwell, USA Ret.
Chairman
P.S. Please encourage others to donate!
