At its initial dedication in 1964, there were 4,155 names on the existing Memorial Fountain. These names represented Americans who died during World War II and the Korean War. The memorial underwent a complete restoration during the construction of an underlying parking garage in connection with the neighboring Key Tower, and was rededicated on Veterans Day in 1991.
In 1964, the Memorial Fountain was inaugurated with 4,155 names inscribed honoring American soldiers who died during World War II and the Korean War. The fountain underwent a complete renovation as part of the construction of a parking garage beneath the Key Tower, and was rededicated on Veterans Day in 1991.