Vietnam Veterans Memorial Photos

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Rachel Cooper
Rachel Cooper is a travel writer who has lived in the Washington, D.C., area for more than 25 years. She is also the author of several books covering the capital and mid-Atlantic regions.
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Updated 06/10/19

Vietnam War Memorial in DC

 

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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a black granite wall inscribed with the names of 58,286 American’s killed or missing in the Vietnam conflict. See the following photos and learn about the Vietnam Memorial.

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Christmas Wreath at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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A Christmas wreath lays at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall during the holiday season in Washington, DC. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund holds its annual Christmas tree decorating ceremony with cards that have been sent by people from across the country.

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Vietnam Memorial Wall

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a black granite wall inscribed with the names of 58,209 American’s killed or missing in the Vietnam conflict.

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Wreath on the Wall

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Visitors leave wreaths, flowers, photos, and letters at the edge of the Wall of the Vietnam Memorial.

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The Vietnam Women's Memorial

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The Vietnam Women’s Memorial is a sculpture of two women in uniform tending to the wounds of a male soldier while a third woman kneels nearby.

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Vietnam Veterans Statue

the Vietnam Veterans Statue in Washington, DC.
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Near the Vietnam Memorial wall is a life-size bronze statue depicting three young servicemen.

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Kids at the Vietnam Memorial

Photo courtesy of the National Park Service

Kids trace names on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington DC.

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Closeup of the Vietnam Memorial

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Visitors often place notes and special items in front of the Vietnam Memorial to honor their loved ones who died during the war.

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Sunset at the Vietnam Memorial

Photo courtesy of the National Park Service

The sunset is beautiful near the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC. Read more about the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, DC

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