Vietnam Veterans Memorial - Washington Landmark

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• Wheelchair Accessible

Descriptions from Across the Web

• Deliberately setting aside the controversies of the war, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the men and women who served when their Nation called upon them. The designer, Maya Lin, felt that “the politics had eclipsed the veterans, their service and their lives.” ... more on Nps.gov
• When it was unveiled in 1982, nothing but controversy met the design of this memorial to the 58,000 Americans who died or are missing in action in the Vietnam War. Maya Ying Lin may have been no more than a 21-year-old graduate student when she won the design contest for this memorial, but her wo... more on Yahoo! Travel
• The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is possibly the most poignant sight in Washington: two long, black-granite walls in the shape of a V, each inscribed with the names of the men and women who gave their lives, or remain missing, in the longest war in American history. Even if no one close to you died ... more on Frommers
• The Wall," as it's commonly called, is one of the most visited sites in Washington. The names of more than 58,000 Americans who died in the Vietnam War are etched in its black granite panels, creating a somber, dignified, and powerful memorial. The memorial was conceived by Jan Scruggs, a former ... more on Fodor's
• The Vietnam Veterans Memorial recognizes and honors the men and women who served in one of America's most divisive wars. The memorial grew out of a need to heal the nation's wounds as America struggled to reconcile different moral and political points of view. In fact, the memorial was conceived ... more on Nps.gov

Directions

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Northeast of the Lincoln Memorial, east of Henry Bacon Dr. between 21st and 22nd sts. NW, on the Constitution Avenue NW side of the Mall

Hours

The public 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.

Miscellaneous

• Admission: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial has no fees or reservations associated with a visit. However for planned events dependent upon the activity and number of participants a permit may be required. Please refer to the permits section to find out more information

Other Web Resources

• Read more about Vietnam Veterans Memorial on Yahoo! Travel
• www.nps.gov
• http://www.virginia.org