The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. is a deeply emotional and impactful memorial that honors the brave soldiers who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War. The design of the memorial, with its reflective black granite wall and engraved names of over 58,000 fallen soldiers, creates a powerful tribute that allows visitors to pay their respects and reflect on the sacrifices made.
Visitors to the memorial are greeted by the simplicity and elegance of the design, which amplifies the emotional impact of the engraved names. The reflective quality of the stone draws visitors into a contemplative state, making it impossible not to pay homage to the sacrifices made. The atmosphere around the memorial is respectful and somber, creating an environment conducive to introspection.
One aspect that stands out is the dedication of the volunteers and park rangers present. They offer insights, share stories, and provide context about the war and its impact, enriching the experience and helping visitors understand the historical significance of the memorial. The presence of these individuals deepens the understanding of the war and the sacrifices made.
Visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a must for anyone interested in history, patriotism, or seeking a thought-provoking experience. It serves as a solemn reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of honoring those who have served. It leaves visitors with a renewed sense of gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy and a commitment to remember the sacrifices of those who came before us.
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13.07.24
Rob
Most of the monuments and memorial take on a different vibe as the sun goes down. For most the white some become whiter but for the Vietnam Memorial the darker skies bring out the darkness of the stone. Make sure you find the soldiers and nurse memor.. Read more »ials around the Vietnam one. Pay attention to the market next to the name: diamonds and crosses. If you feel ambitious find my dad - James “Doc” Loy.
30.06.24
Selena
You never really realize how many casualties war brings until you visit places like these. It's a beautiful park, with luscious green grass, meaningful statues, and most of all, it's a fitting place to remember the people who died. Our tour.. Read more » guide showed us the name of a man he knew on the wall. It's a lovely place to think.
26.06.24
William
I was able to make my way from Spokane Washington to Washington DC in a car with my 82-year-old Air Force veteran father, Vietnam vet and was able to get him to the wall something he was very hesitant on doing. Being there was the most surreal thing.. Read more » I've ever seen, he enjoyed it because it brought back memories but it also gave him some closure on it. He was able to see one gentleman on the wall he wasn't able to actually walk to it but I was able to take a picture of it and find him in the directory. It was a bucket list moment for sure seeing everything even though it was 100° + 65% humidity it was well worth the trip and everything going along with it. What are veterans faced during that time period was very very emotionally charged there was not a dry eye on that whole walk past that wall It was once in a lifetime.
18.06.24
Pieter-Jan
Beautiful memorial! When I was here there was a veteran giving information which gave me the chills as u hear stories that are not from movies or books but real first hand stories! The sculpture is really realistic! The female medic sculpture is also.. Read more » worth visiting and is a few meters right next to it!
09.06.24
matthew
Walking to the Vietnam Memorial, i could feel this overwhelming rush of emotion. Unfortunately my father had passed away before him and I could see it together.
While I was there, a woman had walked up to two gentlemen who can hell someone find some.. Read more »one on the wall. She had told them there was a soldier missing in action from her hometown. And could they help her locate him. Because those who came here before could not find him. They looked in their book and told her he is definitely on the wall. She said where? They told just turn around. And pointed here he is. It was an awesome thing to see.
09.09.23
Hilda
An emotional experience that's different each time you visit because of the families and friends who come to honor their loved ones by leaving flags, photos, and personal mementoes of those who were lost.
01.09.23
Jiak
My visit to the Vietnam War Veteran Memorial was truly great. This solemn and impactful monument left a lasting impression on me. The design, with its reflective black granite wall and the names of the fallen etched into its surface, is a powerful tr.. Read more »ibute to those who served and sacrificed. It's a place of deep reverence, allowing visitors to pay their respects and reflect on the sacrifices made during the Vietnam War. The serene surroundings and the beautifully maintained memorial make it a must-visit site for anyone in search of a meaningful and moving experience.
29.07.23
Scott
Visiting the Vietnam War Memorial Wall was a deeply moving experience that left me with a profound sense of respect and reflection. The wall, located in the heart of Washington, D.C., stands as a poignant tribute to the brave soldiers who sacrificed .. Read more »their lives during the Vietnam War.
Upon arriving, I was immediately struck by the wall's design - a sleek, black granite surface that seems to stretch endlessly, bearing the engraved names of over 58,000 fallen soldiers. The simplicity of the design amplifies the emotional impact, allowing visitors to focus solely on the individual names that represent the stories and lives lost. The reflective quality of the stone seemed to draw me into a contemplative state, making it impossible not to pay homage to the sacrifices made.
The atmosphere around the memorial is respectful and somber, creating an environment conducive to introspection. Visitors leave behind tokens of remembrance, such as flowers, photographs, and handwritten notes, further humanizing the monument and connecting us to the past. It's a place of collective mourning, where the weight of history hangs heavy in the air.
One aspect that truly stands out is the dedication of the volunteers and park rangers present. They offer insights, share stories, and provide context about the war and its impact, enriching the experience and helping visitors understand the historical significance of the memorial. I found their presence invaluable in deepening my understanding of the war and the sacrifices made.
Visiting the Vietnam War Memorial Wall is a must for anyone interested in history, patriotism, or simply seeking a thought-provoking experience. It's a solemn reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of honoring those who have served. I left the memorial with a renewed sense of gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy and a commitment to remember the sacrifices of those who came before us.
The Vietnam War Memorial Wall is a place of powerful reflection and remembrance. Its design, the emotions it evokes, and the stories it tells all combine to create an unforgettable visit. I highly recommend this solemn and meaningful destination to anyone looking to pay their respects and gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices made during the Vietnam War.
27.06.23
Phil
I find this the most poignant of the war memorials around The Mall. Its simplicity makes it an eloquent tribute to the loss of all those whose names are inscribed on the walls, highlighting the loss of so many (primarily young) lives rather than ente.. Read more »ring into the debate over the war itself. This is a place of contemplation, moving and beautiful, which should certainly be visited by anyone who can.
12.06.23
John
A powerful and beautiful wall to commemorate the lives of those that fight that awful war. So many people mistreated so poorly. Sent off to fight a war for an ungrateful nation. But these men and women served their country with honor. And we shoul.. Read more »d not forget. It is a must see and great memorial.
13.04.23
Devon
The Vietnam War Memorial is a beautiful and poignant tribute to the men and women who served their country during the Vietnam War. Located in Washington D.C., it is a long, black granite wall that lists the names of the more than 58,000 Americans who.. Read more » lost their lives during the war.
The memorial is designed to be simple yet powerful, with the names listed in chronological order, rather than by rank or other factors. This creates a sense of unity among those who served and died in the conflict. The black granite surface of the wall allows visitors to see their own reflection alongside the names of the fallen, symbolizing the impact of the war on all who were touched by it.
The Vietnam War Memorial is also unique in that it is interactive, allowing visitors to leave flowers, letters, and other mementos in honor of those who died. This creates a sense of community and connection among visitors, even those who may have never met the individuals whose names are listed on the wall.
Overall, the Vietnam War Memorial is a moving tribute to the sacrifices made by those who served in the war, and a powerful reminder of the cost of war. It is a must-see for anyone visiting Washington D.C. and a place of reflection and remembrance for all Americans.
29.01.23
christopher
One of the best designed approaches to a memorial that I have ever experienced.
Walking below the ground level, sinking into the names listed by year, is so powerful. Seeing the names and being able to feel them carved into the highly polished stone.. Read more » is very effective to humanizing the losses of the Vietnam War. Seeing yourself reflected in the stone while looking upon the names is a stark reality that all of these people listed were humans; they were alive and breathing in the face of war.
Whether your feelings and beliefs about our involvement, you can’t deny how solemn and respectful this memorial is and was designed to be. It’s an honor to experience this memorial and live in a country that values this type of solution for how to humanize and memorialize those lost.
06.11.22
Keith
This is an amazing and powerful place that honors over 58,000 people who gave all in the name of service to their country. There are volunteers stationed here that can help find names, explain the meaning of the different markings, and tell you some .. Read more »stories about the people listed on this Wall. You can even take home a rubbing of someone's name.
04.09.22
Bob
When we visited the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C., it was Fall season, and the main tourist season was over. I mention this, since you too will enjoy all these fine memorials much more with less crowded conditions. Now, back to the memorial. .. Read more » Our breaths were taken away. My wife and I just walked up and down the wall, and barely spoke a word, as we remembered these fine men and women who gave their lives in the war. I looked up a couple names of men from my hometown, paid my respects at the site of their names, and continued on. Such a moving experience, and I hope that you too find this a rewarding day.
26.06.22
Lin
When we were in D.C. we visited the Vietnam Memorial Wall and it's hard to take in the vastness of it and all of the names inscribed of the brave soldiers who died for our countries freedom. We found names of people that we knew and were able to.. Read more » take a pencil rubbing and picture of the names. It is a humbling experience and the emotional impact of the tears of all those searching for their loved ones will never be forgotten.
20.05.22
Philip
Another experience that's better with a little education. Understanding the choices behind why the memorial is built the way it is really enhances the way you see it.
A short walk from the Lincoln Memorial, this is an exceptional tribute.
10.05.22
Kay
We had a most informative tour by Jim Jenkins of this beautiful and moving memorial. His explanation of the way the memorial wall is organised and updated greatly enhanced our understanding of the magnitude of the sacrifice made by so many young men .. Read more »and women, mainly nurses, during this conflict. We were lucky to find Jim by chance, and would like to thank him for making our visit so memorable.
05.04.22
Josiah
There’s a lot of history with this memorial. Too much drama related to the war and a very charged American population, thus the memorial that cuts deep into the earth and looks like a wound that has been healing for years. The reflective wall a.. Read more »llows us to look past the names and realize that, in a different age, those names could have been ours. I wasn’t aware that 1/2 of those who died were only 18 years of age and the average age of those who passed away is just over 19.
God bless our veterans and their families for the trial is equally tough to bear for those who died and those who survived.
18.03.22
Mahantesh
This monument has all the names of warriors who sacrificed their life for the nation. You can walkthrough the wall and see the names written
Also there is statue with soldiers around 100 feet distance, do have look one of the nice spot with relaxing .. Read more »spot
A water body after this spot with benches to sooth your mind and heart
07.03.22
The
Google doesn’t have enough star ratings for this review. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a must come see. Go find the catalogue books, find the names and locate the walls. If you need a ladder, they have some available for all to use. Diamond .. Read more »symbol next to the names = death in action. Cross symbols, missing in action. There is so much information online. Come and see, it is very eye opening, informative and educational.
24.02.22
woodcharli
Incredibly emotional monument to the 58,000+ fallen Veterans of the Vietnam War. Beautifully designed and built into the hillside, the names on the wall are listed in the order of casualty, and they have books there to assist in finding the names. Op.. Read more »en 24hrs, it's significantly less crowded during the later evening/early a.m. As with most other sites, metered street parking is 1 block away and fills up VERY quickly. Taking the DC Connector bus for $1/way is a much better option if visiting during the day.
31.01.22
joek2k
What a heart-breaking memorial dedicated to our fallen Vietnam war heroes. Seeing all the names on the wall makes you feel appreciative of the sacrifices our fellow Americans had to endure for our "freedom".
My grandpa's best friend d.. Read more »ied in the Vietnam war from a North Vietnamese sniper when he was just 20 years old. When I was there, I etched his name on a piece of paper and handed it to my grandpa for safekeeping. There are nearby small park benches, if you don't want to get up close with the wall.
13.11.21
Arlene
This gorgeous Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a very solemn place. We took 100 Vietnam Veterans to visit so they can finally have closure in their lives after almost 50 years of silence. These heroes never got the thanks they deserved for fighting a war.. Read more » they weren’t asked to do, but rather told to. The next time you run into a Vietnam Veteran, please say “thank you and welcome home.”
14.10.21
Eric
This Memorial is beautifully designed and visiting it brings out so much emotion. We located my Uncle's name etched into the wall, Arthur W. Drynan. The listing of thousands of names brings a perspective of how many American Service Men and W.. Read more »omen died in the Vietnam War. This Memorial is an outstanding way to honor their service to our nation.
10.09.21
Heather
Honor and respect all around! There was even a veteran there handing out info and talking to people. Loved our visit here!
26.08.21
Brandy
I hadn't been here since the 8th grade trip I went on, and it was as magical this time as it was the last time I was there. I have a cousin on the wall and it means so much to see he is being honored along with all of the other Vietnam veterans .. Read more »that made the ultimate sacrifice. The area was well maintained and truly cared for.
08.08.21
Kyle
A very fitting memorial to the many thousands of American soldiers who gave their lives in defence of freedom abroad. The main memorial is a sunken wall with the names of soldiers dead or missing, arranged by when they died. During normal business .. Read more »hours, a volunteer Vietnam Vet. is stationed there to assist with finding names, answering questions, and providing official papers for rubbing names off the wall. It is a must visit for anyone visiting the Mall, cheers.
07.08.21
Brandon
There are no words for a wall like this.... I have brought myself to see this one... To honor those that came before me... As you stand looking at the wall with every inch covered in names. You will see yourself and the ones that made you possible..... Read more ».
24.07.21
TJ
BEAUTIFUL secret garden full of eye delicacy that you'll miss if you're going too fast!!! I'm starting to appreciate the phrase, "Stop and smell the cough, cough, flowers" more often. And then I realize, I'm STILL in .. Read more »DC!!!
03.07.21
Lynn
A very profouny emotional place. The guided tour by 2 Vietnam Vets was absolutely excellent, their personal story's along with the history was amazing. Exhibits are tasteful and emotional. We'll worth it. Will definitely go back again!
20.06.21
Haley
The directory was pretty straight forward to find the names I was looking for and there was a man also surveying the area to make sure everyone could find the memorialized name of the people they knew. The wall itself isn’t alphabetical and isn.. Read more »’t as intuitive in finding the names, but the booklets on the side made it very simple!
21.05.21
Ron
Awesome experience! Great place to see. I thank God for the Freedom that we have because of the names of the person's on the wall gave everything they had, including their life.
18.05.21
Michael
Being someone that served in the Army and grew up reading about the Vietnam War, I had to go visit the Wall and pay my respects. Beautifully done and it really is a sight to see. There are helpful volunteers there should you have any questions or hel.. Read more »p. If you are in DC, do stop by and give it a look
23.03.21
Russell
Creative, reflective and powerful; yet simple in design. The history of how the memorial came about is fascinating too; blind selection of the winning design. Greatly reduces bias.
01.03.21
Thicc
This is a nice memorial. I went here while I was in DC and was satisfied with my experience. I walked up to this memorial and looked at it. The memorial commemorates veterans who fought and died in the Vietnam War. After I walked around and looked at.. Read more » this memorial for a while, I left, satisfied with my experience. I gave this memorial five stars because it’s a very solemn memorial that does a good job of memorializing those who died fighting in Vietnam. The memorial is a large, black polished block with the names of people who died in Vietnam.
26.12.20
Bruce
Very clean, somber monument, it is longer and taller than it feels like in shows. There was a veteran there with incredible insight into the 58,279 names on the wall. The lost starts in the middle and the symbols next to the name tell you their statu.. Read more »s +missing ◇confirmed killed. It is a solemn but important walk.
20.12.20
Andres
Breath taking memorial. Been wanting to go since I was a little kid ever since I heard every vet’s name was written on the memorial. It’s a short walk from the reflecting pool, no reason not to go
30.11.20
Perks
There is something profound about this memorial. It seems understated, but as you walk in the wall keeps going and going. Name after name after name. If you are visiting the Mall this is one memorial you cannot miss. It is within easy walking dis.. Read more »tance from the Lincoln Memorial.
03.11.20
AJ
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial has always been an important gathering place and shows the inscribed names of 58000 Casualties from the Vietnam War. At the Center of the memorial is the start of the timeline. This spot is maintained by the National Par.. Read more »ks Service and Non-Profit organizations. For detailed information use the nps.gov website.
20.10.20
Joshua
Honoring those who fought and died in the war. This is a significant place where you can reflect. The design is very memorable.
04.09.20
Keith
Such touching thoughts and memories, great Memorial
03.09.20
ekitaa
First time here and loved it
27.08.20
Trent
Beautiful and peaceful
16.08.20
Ashwin
The wall gives you a very strong message! honoring members of the U.S. armed forces who served and died in the Vietnam War.
worth a visit!!
10.06.20
David
Thanks to so many who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America.
02.06.20
Charley
A wall of names of men and about 8 women that died in the war. The youngest was about 15. There was a very nice veteran that told us all the details about the memorial. No one else was there except for this man who had fought in Vietnam. He said .. Read more »he was homeless, but he was like a guide and seemed like an expert on the memorial. If you meet him be sure to thank him generously for his service to America.
26.05.20
J
I visited the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Wall over Spring Break of 2013 at nighttime and it was beautiful. My family and I along with our friends from Mackinaw City didn’t even make it to the first part of the Wall when I broke down crying. .. Read more »This Memorial really got to me because I had family members who were in the Vietnam War and they never liked talking about it. While I was touching the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Wall I could see their spirits and feel their presence. They reached out to wipe my tears away and comforted me letting me know how much I was loved and how much they appreciated me paying my respects. The Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Wall is a tribute to the courageous men and women who gave their lives to fight off Communism. Thank you Vietnam War Veterans for your service!!!! God Bless you always!!!!
02.04.20
Anthony
Vietnam Veteran Memorial.
Vietnam Veteran Memorial located in Washington, D.C., in honor of individuals in the American armed services who died in the Vietnam War.
This Memorial is made of black marble stone and occupied about 2 acres of land part o.. Read more »f the Washington Mall.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial was founded by Jan Scruggs, to acknowledge and recognize the service and sacrifice of all who served in Vietnam. Build from March 26, 1982, to November 13, 1982.
If you read the panel of the wall the names of the dead are inscribed there. Some visitors come to give respect, some others looking for the name of their relative, some others just visited and pray for all who died in that war.
You might want to have a souvenir from this place not so far from the memorial some of the veterans sell a souvenir from this war such as the hat, jacket, t-shirt, badge of the ranger, airborne and another unit which involved in this war.
My last note is:
No more memorial wall like this should be built
No more tears should be shed on this ground.
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