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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2 contributions
Dec 2021
So very glad that I was able to spend time visiting this Memorial. This particular Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial are my favorites to visit for reflection of those who sacrificed so much for our freedom.
Written 29 November 2022
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The Baobab Republic
Bangkok, Thailand298 contributions
Oct 2022
Every time we come here, our memories take us back to the past. Hope our children will face no wars.
Written 23 November 2022
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quadmw
Canon City, CO17 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Our visit to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was awe inspiring. Such a wonderful tribute to those men and women who paid the ultimate price in service to our nation.
Written 19 November 2022
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G_EvansWales
Brecon, UK883 contributions
Aug 2022
A memorial to all the very many men that died in Vietnam. So sad to see such a pointless loss of life.
Written 22 October 2022
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sunni014
Kilgore, TX441 contributions
Sep 2022
Walking by this wall and remembering all of my classmates that did not make it home from this war was very emotional. So glad we spent time here.
Written 18 October 2022
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Jay J
15 contributions
Oct 2022
This was my first time at the memorial. I located the name of the MIA bracelet that I have worn for over 30 years. This place will place you in a state of awe as you walk the length of the wall and see the 58,000 plus names. Do not miss on a visit to DC.
Written 18 October 2022
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meckioi
Vietnam85 contributions
Oct 2022
What can I say?
It is a black wall with too many names inscribed to it, somber, yes, but underwhelming.
It is a black wall with too many names inscribed to it, somber, yes, but underwhelming.
Written 6 October 2022
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Shelly M
5 contributions
Oct 2022
I had long wanted to visit this memorial and finally made it. I thought at first, just looking at the long strip of marble from quite a distance, it was too simple. As I slowly walked closer, I began to feel the enormity of it growing, in size and power. Finally within arms reach, I could feel the sadness and loss ovewhelming me.
Written 4 October 2022
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June W
Las Vegas, NV10 contributions
Oct 2022
Seeing a loved one's name on this wall was an emotional experience. So many made the ultimate sacrifice. It's still painful. Don't miss this memorial.
Written 3 October 2022
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Mark&Rosa
Kingston, Australia528 contributions
Sep 2022
A fitting tribute to the US military personnel that lost their lives in this war. The order of the names on the wall was quite confusing, there did not seem to be any real order.
Written 28 September 2022
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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, IA266 contributions
Yes. We saw dogs all around in the open areas of the mall.
Welsh_Wizz
Swansea, UK252 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, Ireland792 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, VA757 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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