Washington - Vietnam Veterans Memorial 
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The Vietnam Memorial is composed of a long, black-granite, V-shaped wall with the names of 58, 209 Americans missing or killed in the Vietnam war. There is also a life-size bronze statue of three servicemen.
Congress approved the idea for the Memorial in 1980. It was designed by Maya Lin, a 21-year old Yale Architecture student, who won the national design competition.
Congress approved the idea for the Memorial in 1980. It was designed by Maya Lin, a 21-year old Yale Architecture student, who won the national design competition.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
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Nearby, is the Vietnam Women's Memorial with a 2000-pound bronze sculpture depicting three servicewomen helping a wounded soldier.
Tips: Rangers are on duty to answer questions from 9:30 am to 11:30 pm daily.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Transit: Metro: Foggy Bottom. Bus: 13's, 80, 81, A2, A4.
Typical Visit: 45 minutes
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The Vietnam Memorial in Washington.
The Vietnam Memorial at night in Washington.
Grounds of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington.
