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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated on this day in history, Nov. 13, 1982 — becoming the newest addition to Washington, D.C.'s National Mall.
On this day in history, November 13, 1982, Vietnam Veterans Memorial...
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/day-history-november-13-1982-050209764.htmlNov 13, 2023 · Vietnam Veterans Memorial, national monument in Washington, D.C., honouring members of the U.S. armed forces who served and died in the Vietnam War (1955–75). The memorial, located near the western end of the Mall , is a black granite V-shaped wall inscribed with the names of the approximately 58,000 men and women who were killed or missing ...
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands as a symbol of America's honor and recognition of the men and women who served and sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War.
Aug 3, 2021 · The memorial is free and open 24 hours a day. The memorial includes the names of over 58,000 servicemen and women who gave their lives in service in the Vietnam conflict. The memorial includes the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall, the Three Servicemen statue and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial pays tribute to members of the U.S. Armed Forces who fought in the Vietnam War. The memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day, with rangers on duty to answer questions daily.
The faces of visitors are reflected in the walls bearing the etched names of the 58,318 men and women who died in combat or are listed as missing in action (MIA). Those declared dead are marked by a diamond; those MIA are marked by a cross.
Significance: Memorial to US service members who died in service in the Vietnam War. Amenities. 3 listed. Dedicated in 1982, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was a revolutionary minimalist design for a war memorial. From afar, the memorial appears as a gash on the landscape, an unhealed wound.
Mar 30, 2021 · Located north of the Lincoln Memorial near the intersection of 22nd St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Vietnam Veterans Memorial is free to visit and is open 24 hours a day. The memorial includes the names of over 58,000 servicemen and women who gave their lives in service in the Vietnam Conflict.
