Vietnam Veterans Memorial
– The Wall
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| Address |
Across from Lincoln Memorial |
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| Admissions |
Free |
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| Hours |
8:00 am – 11:45 pm Daily |
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| Phone |
202-426-6841 |
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial (also called the wall) consists of
two black granite walls joined at a 125-degree angle. The walls
point to the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. Inscribed
on the walls are the names of 60,000 people who lost their lives
during the Vietnam War.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, believed by many to be long over-due,
was conceived by Vietnam Veteran Jan Scruggs and erected in 1982.
The names are listed in chronological order. However, it’s
no small task to locate a specific name on the wall. Even if no
one close to you died during the Vietnam Was, it’s heart wrenching
to watch others search for the names of their beloved ones.
Allow 20-30 minutes to explore the Vietnam Veterans memorial, longer
if you’re planning to lookup the names of family members or
friends. There is limited parking available along Constitution Avenue.
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