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Everyone who did not get an invitation to the speech was denied access not just veterans. This is because Presidents are prime targets for assination. Thus, the Secret Service restricts access to the President by requiring people to obtain invitations and securing the area around the President.

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Q: Why were veterans denied access to the Vietnam Memorial until after President Obama gave his speech on Memorial Day?
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