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Because of the negative public opinion about the Vietnam conflict, there was a need to bring focus back to the humanity of the war. A wall with the names of every casualty gave the war a human - and very costly - price. It caused people to recognize the casualties and those who fought in the war in spite of the political opinions about the war.
It also became a touchstone of appreciation for the nearly three million men and women who served in Vietnam to overcome the shame and rejection associated with that conflict.
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∙ 14y agoAmerica wanted to forget the war; at least one vet in particular wanted to ensure that America didn't forget the men that died there.
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Are there Australian names on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington?
No, the Vietnam Memorial is a US war memorial.
When was Vietnam Memorial Bridge created?
Vietnam Memorial Bridge was created in 1889.
Who is the designer of the Civil Rights Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
Maya Ying Lin is the designer of the Civil Rights Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Civil Rights Memorial is in Montgomery, Alabama and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is in Washington, DC.
Where is the Vietnam Memorial located?
Washinton, D.C.
When was Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial created?
Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial was created in 1987.
Are there Australian names on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington?
No, the Vietnam Memorial is a US war memorial.
Where is the earliest Vietnam memorial in California?
Where is the earliest Vietnam memorial in California
Where was Vietnam war memorial constructed?
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is in Washington, D.C.
The Vietnam womans memorial was finally unvieiled in?
See: Vietnam Women's Memorial
Who designed the Vietnam womens memorial?
See website: Vietnam Women's Memorial
Where is the memorial for the Vietnam War built?
The Vietnam War Memorial is in Washington DC.
When was Vietnam Women's Memorial created?
Vietnam Women's Memorial was created in 1983.
When was Vietnam Memorial Bridge created?
Vietnam Memorial Bridge was created in 1889.
Who is the designer of the Civil Rights Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
Maya Ying Lin is the designer of the Civil Rights Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Civil Rights Memorial is in Montgomery, Alabama and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is in Washington, DC.
Where is the Vietnam Memorial located?
Washinton, D.C.
What is the admission fee of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
There is no fee required to enter the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
When was Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial created?
Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial was created in 1987.
