Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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| Location | Washington, D.C. |
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| Designer | Maya Lin |
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| Type | War memorial |
| Material | Black granite |
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a national war memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring service members of the United States Armed Forces who fought in the Vietnam War. The memorial was designed by Maya Lin and is located in the Constitution Gardens adjacent to the National Mall.
Design and Construction[edit | edit source]
The memorial consists of three parts: the Three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women's Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. The wall, the most iconic part of the memorial, is made of black granite and is inscribed with the names of over 58,000 servicemen and women who died in or were missing in action during the Vietnam War. The names are listed in chronological order of their casualty dates.
The design was selected through a national competition, which was won by Maya Lin, a 21-year-old architecture student at Yale University. The stark, V-shaped wall was initially controversial but has since become a powerful symbol of sacrifice and loss.
Dedication and Impact[edit | edit source]
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated on November 13, 1982. The dedication ceremony was attended by thousands of Vietnam veterans and their families. The memorial has since become a place of healing and reflection for many visitors.
The memorial has had a significant impact on how Americans remember the Vietnam War and its veterans. It has inspired numerous other memorials and has been the subject of various books, documentaries, and academic studies.
Related Memorials[edit | edit source]
In addition to the main wall, the memorial site includes the Three Soldiers statue, which depicts three servicemen, and the Vietnam Women's Memorial, which honors the women who served, particularly nurses.
Visiting the Memorial[edit | edit source]
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It is one of the most visited memorials in Washington, D.C., attracting millions of visitors each year. The National Park Service maintains the site and provides educational programs and materials for visitors.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- Vietnam War
- National Mall
- Three Soldiers
- Vietnam Women's Memorial
- Maya Lin
- United States Armed Forces
- National Park Service
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