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1. www.nps.gov › vive › indexVietnam Veterans Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

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   Mar 15, 2024 · A monument to honor the men and women who served in the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial lists their names chronologically on a black wall. Learn about the design, history, and features of the memorial, and find a name to search for a fallen veteran.

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vietnam_Veterans_MemorialVietnam Veterans Memorial - Wikipedia

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   The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, commonly called the Vietnam Memorial, is a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring service members of the U.S. armed forces who served in the Vietnam War. The two-acre (8,100 m 2 ) site is dominated by two black granite walls engraved with the names of those service members who died or remain missing ...

   • Area: 2 acres (0.81 ha)
   • Architect: Maya Lin

   • Established: November 13, 1982
   • Location: Washington, D.C., United States

3. www.defense.gov › Vietnam-Veterans-MemorialVietnam Veterans Memorial - U.S. Department of Defense

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   It's the most-visited memorial on the National Mall in Washington, attracting more than 5 million people each year – the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The most prominent feature of the memorial is ...

4. www.britannica.com › topic › Vietnam-Veterans-MemorialVietnam Veterans Memorial | Facts, Designer, & Controversy

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   Apr 3, 2024 · 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 ...

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6. www.vvmf.org › About-The-Wall › history-of-theHistory of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Vietnam Veterans ...

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   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.

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8. www.nps.gov › vive › learnVietnam Veterans Memorial - Vietnam Veterans Memorial (U.S ...

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   Learn about the history and features of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a stark and powerful symbol of recognition for the service and sacrifice of American soldiers in Vietnam. The memorial wall bears the names of the 58,318 men and women who died or are listed as missing in action, and includes a flagpole, a sculpture, and a plaque honoring the fallen.

9. www.vvmf.org › About-The-WallThe Wall - Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

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   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. Inscribed on the black granite walls are the names of more than 58,000 men and women who gave their lives or remain missing.

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    What is the Vietnam Women's Memorial?

    • Dedicated in 1993, the Vietnam Women's Memorial pays tribute to the more than 265,000 women who served during the Vietnam era. Search the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's database of names on the wall. Browse a selection of images of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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    What is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?

    • Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country. Read More Learn about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in this brief introductory video. "...for those who have died..."

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    How many names are there in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?

    • "These names, seemingly infinite in number..." Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.

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    What is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund?

    • The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc. is the nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 1980 to fund and build the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The organization sought a tangible symbol of recognition from the American people for those who served in the war.

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