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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.

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Photos

Lights glow at the base of the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with Washington Monument.
Visiting after dark completely changes the character of the memorial.
Bronze statue of three women with a wounded soldier.
Women in Service to their country during Vietnam
A bronze statue of three soldiers standing together, carrying weapons, and looking to their right.
The Three Servicemen statue and the flagpole were added shortly after the memorial opened in its original configuration.
A man kneels and takes a photo of the wall surrounded by other people. Flowers are at the wall base.
Memorial Day weekend is a special time to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Notes and flags set at the base of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a black wall inscribed with names.
Many have left memories of the fallen over the years.

Activities

  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Junior Ranger Program