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- 1 How popular is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
- 2 Why is Vietnam memorial controversial?
- 3 How many Vietnam War memorials are there?
- 4 Who sponsored the competition for Vietnam War memorial?
- 5 How many traveling Vietnam memorial walls are there?
- 6 How many people visit the Vietnam Wall each year?
- 7 Who is on the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Wall?
How popular is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
The memorial is maintained by the National Park Service, and receives around 3 million visitors each year. The Memorial Wall was designed by American architect Maya Lin. In 2007, it was ranked tenth on the “List of America’s Favorite Architecture” by the American Institute of Architects.
How many people entered the Vietnam memorial contest?
In October 1980, the VVMF announced a contest for the design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial would be open to anyone over 18 years of age. The contest was the largest of its kind ever held in the United States, with over 2,573 contestants, and was judged by eight professional artists and architects.
Why is Vietnam memorial controversial?
The design aroused a great deal of controversy, reflecting the lack of resolution of the national conflicts over the war as well as the lack of consensus over what constituted an appropriate memorial at the end of the 20th century.
Do they still add names to the Vietnam memorial?
ADDING A NAME TO THE WALL. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund receives numerous requests each year from individuals who desire to have particular names placed on the Memorial. And while the Memorial Fund finances the name additions to The Wall, we do not determine whose names are to be inscribed.
How many Vietnam War memorials are there?
How many names are on the wall? The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated on November 10, 1982, with 57,939 names. Since then, 379 names have been added, for a total of 58,318 (as of Memorial Day 2017).
How many names are on the Vietnam War memorial?
The two 200-feet-long walls contain more than 58,000 names. The names are listed in chronological order by date of their casualty and begin and end at the origin point, or center, of the memorial where the two walls meet. Having the names begin and end at the center is meant to form a circle – a completion to the war.
Who sponsored the competition for Vietnam War memorial?
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc.
The sponsor of the competition is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, Inc., a private non-profit foundation.
Who created the Vietnam War memorial?
Maya Lin
David Osler
Vietnam Veterans Memorial/Architects
The designer of the memorial was Maya Lin, a Yale University architecture student who entered a nationwide competition to create a design for the monument. Lin, born in Ohio in 1959, was the daughter of Chinese immigrants.
How many traveling Vietnam memorial walls are there?
A: There are two replica versions of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial that tour the United States regularly. The first of them which is called The Moving Wall, has been traveling the country for almost twenty years. You can find their schedule HERE.
How many people are on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country. Read More Learn about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in this brief introductory video. “…for those who have died…”
How many people visit the Vietnam Wall each year?
The Memorial was dedicated on Nov. 13, 1982 and attracts nearly 5 million visitors each year. In an effort to further preserve the legacy of those who sacrificed all in Vietnam, VVMF is committed to finding a photo to go with each of the more than 58,000 names on The Wall.
Why is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial important?
The causes of death that were attributed to their service in Vietnam included PTSD-related illness, Hodgkin’s and Parkinson’s, exposure to chemicals such as Agent Orange, and cancer. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is one of many sites in the National Park System that preserve and honor the contributions of our military women and men.
Who is on the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Wall?
Dedicated in 1993, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial pays tribute to the more than 265,000 women who served during the Vietnam era. Search the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s database of names on the wall.