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Vietnam Veterans Memorial, established by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Washington, D.C.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, established by the Vietnam Veterans Memoria...

Title sheet/perspective of model/site plan. Cooper-Lecky Partnership, project architects. Forms part of: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Records, ca. 1979-1984 (Library of Congress).

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Gardens, established by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Washington, D.C. Elevation, sections, and details.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Gardens, established by the Vi...

Architectural drawing showing west wall and west curb elevations, sections, and wall and curb details. Cooper-Lecky Partnership, project architects. Forms part of: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Records, ca... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

[Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Drive, N.W., Washington, D.C. Competition drawing]

[Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Drive,...

Forms part of: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Records, ca. 1979-1984. Exhibited: "Remembering Vietnam" at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Washington, D.C., Nov. 2017 - May 2018.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Gardens, established by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Washington, D.C. Planting plan.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Gardens, established by the Vi...

Cooper-Lecky Partnership, project architects. Forms part of: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Records, ca. 1979-1984 (Library of Congress).

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

[Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., with the Washington Monument in the distance]

[Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C., with the Washington Monu...

Drawing shows architect Maya Lin and artist Paul Stevenson Oles in the foreground. Oles recalled about his role in the initial phase of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial: "... shortly after we had learned our entry... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

[Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Drive, N.W., Washington, D.C. Competition drawing]

[Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Drive,...

Forms part of: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Records, ca. 1979-1984. Exhibited: "Remembering Vietnam" at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Washington, D.C., Nov. 2017 - May 2018.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

[Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C. View from below grade]

[Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington, D.C. View from below grade]

Forms part of: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Records. Exhibited: American Treasures of the Library of Congress, 2004-05. Transparency C4-11477 N.O.S. 4/9/04, not scanned

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

[Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Drive, N.W., Washington, D.C. Competition drawing]

[Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Drive,...

Forms part of: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Records, ca. 1979-1984. Exhibited: "Remembering Vietnam" at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Washington, D.C., Nov. 2017 - May 2018.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Gardens, established by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Washington, D.C. Memorial wall - granite set paving plan and details.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Gardens, established by the Vi...

Architectural drawing showing plan of granite sets at end of existing walkway, typical walkway condition, vertex of walkway, and typical section at edge of granite set paving, also granite housing for light fix... More

[Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Drive, N.W., Washington, D.C. Competition drawing]

[Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Drive,...

Forms part of: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Records, ca. 1979-1984. Exhibited: "Remembering Vietnam" at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Washington, D.C., Nov. 2017 - May 2018.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

[Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Drive, N.W., Washington, D.C. Competition drawing]

[Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Constitution Avenue and Henry Bacon Drive,...

Forms part of: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Records, ca. 1979-1984. Exhibited: "Remembering Vietnam" at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Washington, D.C., Nov. 2017 - May 2018.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of Columbia, DC

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, West Potomac Park, Washington, District of ...

Significance: It was built to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War (1959-1975). As a memorial for a controversial and unpopular war, it was intended both to commemorate those who served, as well as provide a v... More

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