Jun
26
The Vietnam War Memorial in Washington DC
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The Vietnam War Memorial in Washington DC is an incredible complex of structures that honor and respect the soldiers and military staff who served and died in this horrific war. It is most famous for the Memorial Wall, which is part of it and is frequently considered to be the entire memorial, though there are actually three separate sections to it. When it was originally designed and built there were some controversial aspects that led to additions to the complex. The memorial remains one of the most visited and moving honorary complexes in this country. The main part of the complex was complete in 1982 and every year the memorial receives over three million visitors.
The three main sections of the memorial are the Wall, the Women’s Memorial and the Three Soldiers Statue. The Memorial Wall was designed by Maya Lin and was constructed of two black granite walls that meet on one end to form a 125 degree angle. At the highest point, where they come together it is just over ten feet. From there, the walls taper out in both directions. The wall contains a list of the names of servicemen who were confirmed to be either killed or missing in action at the time of the wall’s construction. The names are listed chronologically and are inscribed in Optima typeface.
The Three Soldier’s Statue was designed by Frederick Hart and portrays three US soldiers in action and in full combat gear. The statue was added to the complex to offer a more traditional memorial element to its features. The Women’s Memorial is dedicated to the women who served in this war, and they did so primarily through nursing services. It is a strong reminder of the efforts and impact of the services of women. The statue was designed by Glenna Goodacre and it was added to the complex and dedicated in 1993. The Memorial complex is one of the top attractions for the tourists staying in one of the luxury hotels DC .
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