Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Emotionally stirring memorial pays tribute to the men and women who served in one of America's most controversial wars.
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- April CJohnson City, Tennessee566 contributionsGreat memorialThere isn't much to say or see here especially if you don't have anyone on the wall. However, it was nice just to walk along and see the things left behind for these heros. It was nice just to pay respects. If you do have someone on the wall you can pick up a piece of paper for an etching of their name.Visited June 2022Travelled with familyWritten 3 April 2023
- the_tool_manSpartanburg, South Carolina96 contributionsA Solemn and Impactful MemorialRegardless of your opinion of the Vietnam War, or War in general, you cannot fail to recognize the enormous sacrifice of over 58,000 men and women who died in the war. The sheer magnitude of their numbers really sinks in when you see each and every name carved into the black stones. This is a must-see.Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 20 April 2023
- Sarah CAshtead, United Kingdom1,290 contributionsMoving and emotional, a must-seeThis was an extremely moving memorial, so meticulously created and respectfully kept. We spent longer than anticipated here and could not help feeling emotionally drained afterwards. A must-see to appreciate what effect the War had on the USVisited September 2022Written 6 June 2023
- Jessica KTarpon Springs, Florida278 contributionsVietnam MemorialThis memorial is easy to access and close to the Lincoln Memorial. The wall of names as well as the individual statues nearby are really a sad reminder of that dreadful war. There are bathrooms and drinking fountains nearby. There is a ledger for anyone who is looking for a particular name, and the wall of names is from earliest to last. Very powerful memorial.Visited June 2023Travelled with familyWritten 25 June 2023
- Amanda&ChrisPetersfield, United Kingdom95 contributionsDon't Miss ItHaving bought a painting of the memorial when I was in New York in the 90's, I knew this would be a 'go to' if I ever got to DC. And it didn't disappoint. Beautifully done, thought provoking, poignant, a wonderful way to remember those who gave so much. Would recommend visiting during the day and night if you have the timeVisited June 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 31 July 2023
- WayneTokoroa, New Zealand104 contributionsA very nice memorial despite the sadnessThe memorial is a well thought out tribute. Sad to see over 58,000 names had to go on this. Plenty of walking space here. Nice to see people have put flowers and photos here upon their visitsVisited November 2023Travelled with familyWritten 12 November 2023
- montanapescadoAlbuquerque, New Mexico1,316 contributionsBrilliant in its simplicityWhen I first heard what design had been selected for this memorial, I thought it grossly inartistic and unworthy of what was to be memorialized. When I saw it in person , I realized how wrong I was. This is utterly compelling and a must stop for DC visitors.Visited March 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 1 March 2024
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montanapescado
Albuquerque, NM1,316 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
When I first heard what design had been selected for this memorial, I thought it grossly inartistic and unworthy of what was to be memorialized. When I saw it in person , I realized how wrong I was. This is utterly compelling and a must stop for DC visitors.
Written 1 March 2024
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nanaLowe
Coppell, TX42 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Wonderful..I have a family member who is a Vietnamese vet. The wall is awesome and reverent. He was able to find the names of a couple of buddies and broke down in tears.
Written 27 January 2024
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Wayne
Tokoroa, New Zealand104 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
The memorial is a well thought out tribute. Sad to see over 58,000 names had to go on this. Plenty of walking space here. Nice to see people have put flowers and photos here upon their visits
Written 12 November 2023
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LisaMNUSA
Saint Paul, MN990 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
A very moving tribute to the fallen soldiers. It is just next to Lincoln memorial. I was sad to see so many lost lives during the war.
Written 27 October 2023
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MrMrsHappyR
Liverpool, UK1,223 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Very moving tribute to those lost during The Vietnam War. Features three names of all those lost over a large series of walls while serving during the war. Sad that the list is so long
Written 10 September 2023
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand3,818 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
For me, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is the most poignant of all the monuments and memorials in Washington. The black granite wall, with names of the fallen, is a spot that is always moving to me.
Written 30 August 2023
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David H
Bury, UK1,651 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
It is seemingly just a wall of names, but those thousands of names tell their own story of this event which happened, for many of us, in our own lifetime.
Written 17 August 2023
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anderson213
Hannibal, MO818 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
The Vietnam War Memorial is a simple, but powerful way to remember all the soldiers who never returned during the war. I
Written 12 August 2023
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Amanda&Chris
Petersfield, UK95 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
Having bought a painting of the memorial when I was in New York in the 90's, I knew this would be a 'go to' if I ever got to DC. And it didn't disappoint. Beautifully done, thought provoking, poignant, a wonderful way to remember those who gave so much. Would recommend visiting during the day and night if you have the time
Written 31 July 2023
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phvi2617
Anaheim, CA553 contributions
Jun 2023
This a simple and somber memorial, unlike any other on the National Mall. The focal point is not a grand monument, but the names of the more than 58,000 fallen soldiers themselves. It has a lot of interesting symbolism and history, and is a very fitting place to honor the memory of those who served.
Written 12 July 2023
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I'm a veteran, I'd like to visit the wall in DC on my way back home
Michael E
451 contributions
What's the question?
Are Support dogs allowed at The Wall ??
Maritza C
Silver Spring, MD36 contributions
I believe so, but the dog must be leashed and very well behaved obviously. Go onto their website to confirm.
perkiegina
Lexington, SC
Can you bring your dog here by the wall?
Steven H
Anamosa, IA279 contributions
Yes. We saw dogs all around in the open areas of the mall.
Welsh_Wizz
Swansea, UK273 contributions
Hi,
How long do you recommend you allow for a visit?
Thanks
Bev
Dani H
Albany, OR82 contributions
If you are just looking at this one memorial it will not take more than 20-30 minutes. However the memorials are all very close and in walking distance.
Nancy D
Sun City Center, FL
A 91 yr old vet friend would like me to be his escort on an honor flight. I am an 80 yr old woman ( not a vet). What would be the requirements for me to do this?
Andrea O
Genoa, Illinois73 contributions
I think your vet friend needs to fill out an application at the honor flight website. I believe the guardians/escorts are volunteers or staff members of honor flight and anyone accompanying the veteran would have to pay for their own flight...
Laura W
Clermont, FL
What hotels are close by
Paul C
Athlone, Ireland795 contributions
There are lots of local hotels, no doubt, very expensive as you can imagine, being the capital. Most, if not all people usually drive in, park up and walk. But if your not to worried about cost, look in this app, it will give you a list of hotels. But to save money, find one a little further out, your cost will almost half.
Alexandra M
Hazmieh, Lebanon15 contributions
hello everyone,
I'm doing a reserach on the vietnam veteran wall
unfortunately I can't go there
And I have a question:
I read in an article that you start the tour from the center and end it in the center
how is that possible ?
could someone plz tell me about the circulation in the memorial ?
thank you
Sprout211
Chesapeake, VA776 contributions
My dad's name is on The Wall. The names that start in the middle on the right hand side with those first lost in 1959 and goes in chronological order down the length of the same side. The chronology then continues at the small end of the left hand side of The Wall until it ends in 1975. The designer wanted the beginning and the end to meet representing the full circle of the War. It doesn't matter where you start or end on the Wall unless chronological order helps you locate a particular name you are looking for. There is a database to look up a name but in the military many are known best by their "call signs" or nicknames so the database with official names doesn't help but following the chronology does.
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