National Memorial · Washington, D.C., United States
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a national memorial in Washington, D.C., United States, covering 2.2 acres (0.9 ha), established in 1974.
Photo: National Park Service via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | Washington, D.C., United States |
| Area | 2.2 acres (0.9 ha) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Coordinates | 38.8911° N, 77.0478° W |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Vietnam Veterans Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, commonly called the Vietnam Memorial, is a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring service members of the United States Armed Forces who served in the Vietnam War. The two-acre (8,100 m2) site is dominated by two black granite walls engraved with the names of those service members who died or remain missing as a result of their service in Vietnam and South East Asia during the war. The Memorial Wall was designed by American architect Maya Lin and is an example of minimalist architecture.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
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Airports near this park
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- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) · Washington, United States · 2.7 miles away
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) · Dulles, United States · 22.2 miles away
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) · Baltimore, United States · 28.3 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
Vietnam Veterans Memorial is in Washington, D.C., United States (38.8911° N, 77.0478° W).
When was Vietnam Veterans Memorial established?
Vietnam Veterans Memorial was established in 1974, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Vietnam Veterans Memorial?
Vietnam Veterans Memorial covers 2.2 acres (0.9 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vietnam_Veterans_Memorial — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/vive/ — Official park page.