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Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Washington Dc, District Of Columbia • District Of Columbia County

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About This Property

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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a stark, V-shaped granite wall in Washington D.C. etched with the names of over 58,000 Americans who died or went missing in the Vietnam War. Designed by Maya Lin, its minimalist design evokes reflection and remembrance.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0
Listed Date
11/13/1982
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Not specified
Periods of Significance
Not specified
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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