Washington DC, United States

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Washington DC

A V-shaped wall of black granite, dedicated in 1982 and designed by student Maya Lin. Its polished panels list more than 58,000 names of Americans killed or missing in the Vietnam War, mirroring the faces of those who read them.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Vietnam Veterans Memorial, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 38.89111, -77.04778

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