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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Just across from the Lincoln Memorial, East of Henry Bacon Dr. between 21st and 22nd sts. NW, Washington DC, DC 20242 (National Mall)
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Ranked #4 of 228 attractions in Washington DC
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Type: Monuments/ Statues
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Traveller Description: The Vietnam Memorial Wall is a must-see, where touching photos, letters and flowers have been left in rememberence of a daddy someone never knew or... more »
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Port Townsend, WA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Looking at all those names, and worse yet, watching people hunt for a specific person makes this a haunting yet beautiful tribute to those who gave their lives in Vietnam.

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Sweetwater, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I lost 3 men on August 23 1968, the day before my birthday. I could not hold the grief when I found their names. We place a Plaque and a Red Rose for each of them. God rest their soul's and thank you for giving your all.

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Boston, MA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This memorial was shocking and sad at the same time. I liked that there were quiet places away from the wall where we could sit and reflect on sacrifices others have made for our country.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Given the place the Vietnam war has in American history, and the long wait before the war was immortalised, this sculpture perfectly illustrates the difficult relationship between the war and the people. Moving and beautifully done.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

visited at night during a night time monument tour and it was really dark, so a little difficult to navigate. Still a very moving monument to those who sacrificed so much.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

What an art piece! You need to get a walking tour by Tim Stewart to get all the relevant facts and information about it. Just viewing the piece is not as informative as understanding the historical and cultural significance.

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I've seen this place on TV and in the news for years. It was very moving. Thank-you for giving your lives for our freedom!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW via mobile

You have to visit this one. Great place. Historical and beautiful. I was lucky to meet some veterans there.

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Atlanta, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

I take a small school group to DC each year and always make sure we stop here. I take time to show them how to look up the names by looking for the guys who died from my high school. It makes it personal for them. I tell them young people their age fought and died so we can be... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

To stand near this was for the first time is an incredible, emotional experience. To read the names. To see the mementos left..... Wow.

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