Maya Ying Lin
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The designer of the memorial explains WHY she designed it that way. Read her explanation on the website: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is the primary part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. It also consists of the Vietnam Women's Memorial, and the Three Soldiers statue. The memorial was designed by Maya Ying Lin.
The official name of the Vietnam Wall in Washington, D.C. is the "Vietnam Veterans Memorial." It is also referred to as "the Wall." The figures of the servicemen by the Wall are called "The Three Servicemen." The memorial is different than most war memorials. It is not a memorial to the war but is a memorial to all who served in Vietnam, both dead and those still living.
They built their own Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
The website, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall gives that information.
The wall.
More than likely, many veterans are in wheelchairs, confirm with their website: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.
The site: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall; information column will answer that question.
If your uncle was in the US Military (civilians are not listed on the wall); obtain documentation and contact the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall office.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall website has a complete glossary for those terms/symbols.
Ask this question to the organization that you would get the object from; the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall.