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The purpose of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. was partly, I think, to say "thank you" to the servicemen and women and support personnel who took time out of their personal lives to dedicate themselves to service of the nation at risk of their health, welfare and, in many cases, very lives.
It is particularly dedicated, as you probably are aware, to those who gave their lives in so many capacities to fight against an enemy, to save friendly forces around them, to protect the lifestyle we enjoy in America (or so we believed at the time), and in so many cases, fearlessly and selflessly made the greatest sacrifice that is possible for their loved ones and countrymen.
The Wall is a "special" way to dedicate our memory of those we lost in service in Vietnam, and to "say" that we honor them and the thousands and thousands and thousands who have laid down their lives at home AND in faraway lands. I think, like a giant "headstone," it gives us some peace to somehow mark a place in their honor, a place where we can go to touch their etched names in the stone and grieve, and remember the laughter, the love, and the fellowship we lost when we let them go. A place where, at least, their names can "exist" for us forever. To remember the honor and the pride they have shown us, the dedication they have taught us.
The Wall has also come to serve as a place for veterans of the war to go to to remember things we don't want to think about all the time in our lives, but we don't want to forget. All the "things" that were these people in our lives. To laugh and cry for a while, and pay "homage" to the honor, the dedication, and the devotion that has been payed out for the welfare of us who remain behind, forever "wounded" by this tremendous loss to our society.
What else can I help you with?
Are there Australian names on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington?
No, the Vietnam Memorial is a US war memorial.
What is the Vietnam wall?
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.
How many soldiers from Washington State participated in the Vietnam War?
The state of Washington sacrificed 1,050 men in the Vietnam War.
Is their a list of hero's from the Vietnam war?
Yes. It is called the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, DC.
When was theVietnam War?
The first Vietnam wall was put up in 1906 the people of Vietnam found the wall not necessary for the people of Vietnam because an American helped designed the wall. Then their was a remake 18 years later.
Are there Australian names on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington?
No, the Vietnam Memorial is a US war memorial.
What war memorial in Washington D.C. is a wall with names of those that died during the war?
Vietnam War
Where is the Vietnam wall located?
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is located in Washington, D.C., in the United States. It is situated near the Lincoln Memorial and is a popular site for visitors to pay their respects to those who served in the Vietnam War.
What monument in Washington DC is dedicated to the Vietnam War?
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall; the "Three Servicemen"; and the "Women Nurses."
What is the Vietnam wall?
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.
What monument was erected in Washington DC ion honor on the people who died during the war in Vietnam?
The wall.
How did American honor the troops that died during the Vietnam war?
Vietnam was the one war Americans wanted to forget. Vietnam veterans sponsored the construction of their own memorial wall in Washington DC in 1982.
Where can i find Memorial wall for World War 2?
There is a WWII memorial in Washington D.C. between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, it's not a wall, but it's still pretty neat. There IS a Vietnam wall, it's in Arlington I believe
Where is the memorial for the Vietnam War built?
The Vietnam War Memorial is in Washington DC.
How many soldiers from Washington State participated in the Vietnam War?
The state of Washington sacrificed 1,050 men in the Vietnam War.
Is their a list of hero's from the Vietnam war?
Yes. It is called the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, DC.
What is the Vietnam Veterans memorials nickname?
The "wall" is by far the most common name for it; because it's only ONE syllable and easy to pronounce. Other nick-names, "Vietnam Wall", "Viet War Wall", "Vietnam War Wall", to name a few.
