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November 13th, 1982 (Actually, the whole Veterans' Day weekend was a celebration of Vietnam Vets in Washington D.C., culminating with the Memorial Dedication)
No, the Korean War Veterans Memorial, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and DC World War I Memorial are all dedicated to servicemen and servicewomen.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall; the "Three Servicemen"; and the "Women Nurses."
The Vietnam War Memorial is in Washington DC.
To provide an accurate answer, I would need to know which specific memorial you are referring to, as there are many memorials dedicated to various wars. For example, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. honors those who served in the Vietnam War. Similarly, the World War II Memorial commemorates the Americans who served during World War II. Please specify the memorial for a precise answer.
The idea for a memorial dedicated to Vietnam veterans originated from a group of veterans themselves, particularly inspired by the experiences of those who served in the Vietnam War and the lack of recognition they received. In 1979, Vietnam veteran Jan Scruggs spearheaded the initiative, advocating for a memorial to honor the sacrifices of fallen soldiers. His efforts led to the establishment of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which was designed by architect Maya Lin and officially dedicated in 1982.
Korean War Veterans Memorial and Vietnam War Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam Women's Memorial is a memorial dedicated to the women of the United States who served in the Vietnam War, most of whom were nurses. It serves as a reminder of the importance of women in the conflict. It is part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and is located on the Mall in Washington DC, a short distance south of The Wall, north of the Reflecting Pool. Diane Carlson Evans, who served as a nurse in the army during the Vietnam War, initiated the drive to add the bronze sculpture to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. It was designed by Glenna Goodacre and dedicated on November 11, 1993.
No, the Vietnam Memorial is a US war memorial.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is in Washington, D.C.
The official name is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. It is not a memorial to war, but rather a memorial to those who went to fight the war. The first Vietnam Veterans Memorial in the US was a small one erected in New York City in 1968. The National Vietnam Veterans Memorial was built in 1979 at Angel Fire, New Mexico. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, was built in 1982. The US National Park Service has the responsibility to maintain the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and does so with tax dollars. More details about The Vietnam Veterans Memorial are on the web site named The Virtual Wall at http://www.VirtualWall.org