The korean war legacy foundation (KWLF) will increase knowledge and awareness of the "forgotten war" by creating ten new secondary social studies instructional modules, guiding student research that…

The Korean War Legacy Foundation Inc. received a $324,999.40 Project Grant from the National Cemetery Administration under the Veterans Legacy Grants Program (CFDA 64.204), effective September 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026. The grant funds the development and distribution of ten secondary social studies instructional modules that educate students about the Korean War and the significance of national cemeteries. The Foundation will create research-guided curriculum materials that enable students to locate and compile biographical information on Korean War veterans buried in local national cemeteries, with content designed for upload into the Veterans Legacy Memorial platform.

In addition to curriculum development, the grant supports comprehensive professional development programming for secondary teachers to facilitate effective implementation of the instructional modules. The project deliverables will be distributed nationally and internationally, emphasizing both the historical significance of national cemeteries and the experiences and sacrifices of Korean War veterans. This award aligns with the Veterans Legacy Grants Program's objective to fund cemetery research and produce educational materials that teach about veteran histories while promoting community engagement with veterans' contributions.

The korean war legacy foundation (KWLF) will increase knowledge and awareness of the "forgotten war" by creating ten new secondary social studies instructional modules, guiding student research that can be uploaded into VLM, and delivering professional development to secondary teachers. Distributed nationally and internationally, the modules focus on the significance and purpose of national cemeteries and the experiences and sacrifices of korean war veterans. The project includes instructional modules that guide student research to locate biographical information for korean war veterans buried in local national cemeteries.