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Vietnam War Veterans Memorial


Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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This sculpture is named "Three Servicemen" and shows the men as "emerging out of the woods, looking vulnerable and alone" - facing the center of the Wall (official website)

 

The Vietnam Women's Memorial is dedicated to all women who served in Vietnam - located adjacent the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (official website)

         
Etched on The Wall are the names of service members who sacrificed their lives   The Wall is a somber, serene, and powerful memorial
         
The names of fallen heroes on the wall panels are arranged by year   Reflections on the granite wall of the memorial
         
The Washington Memorial is lit in the background   The Wall is dramatically lit at night, floor lamps light the granite walls

You may visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial 24 hours a day.  However Rangers are on duty to answer questions from 9:30 am to 11:30 pm daily.  Located adjacent the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall (view map).

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, DC
Reflections on Memorial Day Weekend

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