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A cross corresponding to a name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall means that the person with that name is missing; to say, the body has not been found. A diamond next to a name on the wall stands for a person who has been proven dead; the body (or the remains of the body) has been found dead.
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Why was the wall built in the Vietnam national park?
The Vietnam wall was built in 1906
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.
Who designed the Vietnam Wall?
Haya Taya Tow, designer, Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
What is the wall in Vietnam?
I'm Vietnamese and I'm pretty sure Vietnam doesn't have a wall like China
Is the Vietnam Wall located in Vietnam?
No, it is located in Washington D.C.
Where is the Vietnam located?
The Vietnam Wall is located in Washington, DC.
Why isn't my uncle who died in Vietnam listed on Vietnam War memorial wall?
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.
What is the difference between the Vietnam wall and the Vietnam memorial?
They are one in the same.
How did the first 200 names get on the Vietnam memorial wall?
The site: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall; information column will answer that question.
What material was the Vietnam Wall built from?
The Vietnam Wall/Memorial was built out of black granite. It was polished to reflect the beauty around it.
What do the symbols stand for on the Vietnam wall?
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall website has a complete glossary for those terms/symbols.
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.
