Honoring those who fought and died in the war. This is a significant place where you can reflect. The design is very memorable.

As a Vietnamese person born after the war and have a short time to visit Washington in 2019, I was impressed by the design ideas of the whole Vietn Veterans Memorial. The black wall with several names is very emotional, especially when I saw one vetaran visiting, searching for his friends name, praying and then crying and when I saw that much flowers for the dead people. The war is not good for both sides, all wars! It caused lost for many families and countries and it is a huge lost of the history.

I visited the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Wall over Spring Break of 2013 at nighttime and it was beautiful. My family and I along with our friends from Mackinaw City didn’t even make it to the first part of the Wall when I broke down crying. This Memorial really got to me because I had family members who were in the Vietnam War and they never liked talking about it. While I was touching the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Wall I could see their spirits and feel their presence. They reached out to wipe my tears away and comforted me letting me know how much I was loved and how much they appreciated me paying my respects. The Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Wall is a tribute to the courageous men and women who gave their lives to fight off Communism. Thank you Vietnam War Veterans for your service!!!! God Bless you always!!!!

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial has always been an important gathering place and shows the inscribed names of 58000 Casualties from the Vietnam War. At the Center of the memorial is the start of the timeline. This spot is maintained by the National Parks Service and Non-Profit organizations. For detailed information use the nps.gov website.

Love this Park Its all about My Vietnamese Brothers & Sisters

A very touching memorial. Subtle design but strong as it hugs the earth in memory of those lost to the war. Every person visiting has a touching experience. The sculptural wall is of human scale and tactile, that allows to be one with the history and past. It also looks stunning at night time

A wall of names of men and about 8 women that died in the war. The youngest was about 15. There was a very nice veteran that told us all the details about the memorial. No one else was there except for this man who had fought in Vietnam. He said he was homeless, but he was like a guide and seemed like an expert on the memorial. If you meet him be sure to thank him generously for his service to America.

As we visited DC we had to stop by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Amazing memorial for all our fallen troops.

Nice, well kept, sad but grateful memories of those that gave their life for their friend and country

Beautiful and we had the fortune of being there on Veterans Day.

Thanks to so many who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America.

Vietnam Veteran Memorial.Vietnam Veteran Memorial located in Washington, D.C., in honor of individuals in the American armed services who died in the Vietnam War.This Memorial is made of black marble stone and occupied about 2 acres of land part of the Washington Mall.Vietnam Veterans Memorial was founded by Jan Scruggs, to acknowledge and recognize the service and sacrifice of all who served in Vietnam. Build from March 26, 1982, to November 13, 1982.If you read the panel of the wall the names of the dead are inscribed there. Some visitors come to give respect, some others looking for the name of their relative, some others just visited and pray for all who died in that war.You might want to have a souvenir from this place not so far from the memorial some of the veterans sell a souvenir from this war such as the hat, jacket, t-shirt, badge of the ranger, airborne and another unit which involved in this war.My last note is:No more memorial wall like this should be builtNo more tears should be shed on this ground.

The wall gives you a very strong message! honoring members of the U.S. armed forces who served and died in the Vietnam War.worth a visit!!

Very well done. This is a must see in DC.

Another touching monument along The Mall is that of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. During my last visit in May 2016, I enjoyed seeing the monument in front of the row of trees flush with green, a benefit of visiting during the warmer months of the year. This is a good time of year to take photographs of this particular monument.Ive always been impressed with the simplicity of this monument, being two walls set at an angle cut into the ground. It is a respectable yet haunting design and leaves you with deep impressions, regardless if you know veterans or victims of this most tragic war.In addition to seeing the list of soldiers killed in battle during the Vietnam War engraved along this monument walls, there is also a statue of three soldiers in combat gear that you can see nearby. This is worth seeing.Also worth taking time to visit is the Vietnam Womens Memorial, which commemorates the 265,000 woman that served during that period. This monument is just a couple minutes walk east.Note: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial can be quite crowded due to its importance as well as it proximity to other famous and popular memorials nearby. If you want unobstructed photographs or more peaceful, quiet visits, it is best to visit very early in the morning, just after daybreak. At this time, you can view prior to the large crowds arriving.

My fathers name is on that Wall ssgt.Juan P.R.CASTRO K.I.A1969 VIEATNAM ist nice and respektvoll gestureMay all the others R.I.P.

A long polished black granite wall that has more than 58,000 names of the men and women that have died during the Vietnam War. The names of the fallen are in chronological order on 70 panels starting with 1959 to the east and ending with 1975 to the west towards the Washington Monument. The wall gets larger as you move along the path and reaches ten feet at its peak which makes it harder to view the names at the top. Visitors leave various mementos along the wall of typical items like flowers, a sketch, the American flag, cards, or a photo to more elaborate items like military uniforms, boots, hats and medals. All of these items are collected by the National Park Service and some are put into the permanent part of the museum collection. This is another memorial that you should visit if you are in Washington D.C.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial sits on around 2 acres and it is a U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C. This memorial honors the brave service members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War, service members who died in service in Vietnam/South East Asia, and those service members who were unaccounted for during the war. There was a lot to take in here. Im still trying to put my thoughts into words. Ill be back again during my next trip to Washington DC.

As a young woman, I was against the war & how it effected my friends lives. On my only trip to Washington D.C., I was drawn to the wall. The powerful memory of standing at that memorial, 30 years ago, will always be with me. The design was brilliant in every way.

Humbling and Sad. This memorial should have never been necessary. So many young lives snuffed out for corporate profit.

Honestly. It is my favorite memorial. It really hit me in the feels. All those names...

Very very very enjoyable sorry it took me this long

Everyone should visit before democrats destroy the beauty that is Washington D.C.

This may be the most depressing place I have ever visited that I had to still give a 5 star rating to. There is nothing fun or happy about the memorial. I consider it an essential place for everyone to visit. Get there and stand back and look at that wall. Realize that every name represents a taken life.

Wow.......what a tribute to our veterans......spectacular at all hours for photographers

A somber reminder of the price of war. Beautifully done. An important place to visit for all who come to our Nation’s Capital.

Seeing the names engraved on this black granite memorial really makes you think of the sacrifices made by these young men and women.I have made this respect comment before about tourists visiting and forgetting where they actually are and it dismays me to see people taking smiling pictures and selfies as if they think this is Disney world they are at . Please Respect.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a 2-acre (8,093.71 m²) U.S. national memorial in Washington, D.C. It honors service members of the U.S. armed forces who fought in the Vietnam War, service members who died in service in Vietnam/South East Asia, and those service members who were unaccounted for during the war. Its construction and related issues have been the source of controversies, some of which have resulted in additions to the memorial complex. This is reflected in the fact that the Vietnam memorial is now made up of three parts: the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, completed first and the best-known part of the memorial; The Three Soldiers; and the Vietnam Womens Memorial. The main part of the memorial, the wall of names, which was completed in 1982, is in Constitution Gardens adjacent to the National Mall, just northeast of the Lincoln 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 Americas Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects. As a National Memorial, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

I visited Washington DC several times in the 80s. USPS had Management Academy in Silver Springs, MD. I always drove to training with vacation time before and after training. Then family could join and have wheels. The Vietnam Wall is one of the most famous and my favorites. Yes I have ties and knew quite a few of those listed. It is an overwhelming emotional experience. Many people call the Memorial The Wailing Wall. RIP all, we expect that your contribution to our nation was not in vain and never forgotten!

Very subtle yet very impactful. Excellent memorial for these fine men and women!

A moving experience. You see, you watch, you meditate, you suffer, you mourne. I hug all the families. I praise the young, female architect who was so smart to design such a powerful monument. Grateful for the unexpected experience.

Finally got to visit the memorial for Vietnam Veterans. National Park employees and Volunteers can help you find a particular name. So glad that this is the design that the park service used, it is very moving.

Sad to see the lack of personal momentos this visit.what a world these days.

A sad memorial to the young men who were forced by an uncaring government to go and destroy the nation Vietnam

Lost in the fog of war - Found in the light of memory. These were the words I wrote the first time I visited the Vietnam memorial. Theres something deeply moving in seeing names of more than 56,000 American servicemen who died suspended before you in sculpted animation.Ultimately, this is more than just a memorial to Vietnam War. It is a historic, contemplative treatise on the nature of war itself.

More than a wallIt was built to honor a soldier who fought in the Vietnam War. It is on the left side of Lincoln Memorial, beside the reflective pool. Names graved on the black marble wall will give you chill, thinking they lost the life for their country. When a visitor looks upon the wall, his or her reflection can be seen simultaneously with the engraved names, which is meant to symbolically bring the past and present together.There is a pathway along the base of the Wall where visitors may walk. There are some 50k+ names on the wall. There is directory kept in a glass box near to entrance with all names. There is a bronze statue named The Three Soldiers near to the wall. One must visit this while visiting Lincoln Memorial.

First thing I noticed was that it was smaller than what I pictured in my mind while visiting this memorial for the very first time. It was a very moving experience and funny one at the same time.A three year old Vietnamese girl tripped while walking backwards and fell behind me as I was looking at a panel I had searched for. I even heard her mom’s warning in Vietnamese before she fell and she didn’t expect the big American guy to turn around talk to her in Vietnamese like I do to my own kids. She stopped crying and complaining right away and she cuddled next to her mom and smiled at me. I think her parents were more surprised than their daughter. Her mom complimented me on how well I speak and that made me smile. I use it daily at home with my wife and kids, lol!It was a sunny day and as I walked through the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, then the Washington Monument comes into view up on the hill just beyond WWII Memorial.There is a sign that directs you to download a mobile app called WMF Mobile. It sure makes it a lot easier to find your lost buddies, tells what unit and which panel to find them on. BTW, Washington DC to me seems like the best place to take the family on vacation. So many places to go and see, most are absolutely free. You’ll need at least a week or month to see it all. Now for some pics->

Very humbling place. Sacred ground for those who have went on bravely before us, that gave their all so others will live free. Forever we are in debt to you. Untill Valhalla....

Very humbling to finally get to see in person

Very somber place to visit. As I was visiting the memorial, I saw a letter addressed to an uncle by a nephew who had he had never met. It was a very touching moment for me personally.

Incredible structure and effective site design

A fantastic veterans memorial to walk through

The Vietnam Wall Memorial was extremely powerful. I cant describe it. All I have to say is that this is a must see for everyone.

This is one of the more hallowing memorials, especially as you watch people who fought in Vietnam come through and find their family and friends. Be respectful when coming through. No games, gum or loud noise. It ya about respecting our troops and people who lost their lives.

Very impressive and unconventional architecture for a memorial. Not gigantic but 100% emotional and very personal. All the names of the fallen soldiers or the MIA.A great place to remember.

I finally made it to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC. I remember growing up in the 1960s believing that one day I would go to Vietnam to fight in the war. At the age of 12, I remember seeing John McCain and other P.O.W.s coming off the plane as they returned to the U.S. in the spring of 1973. 58,000 Americans died as a result of the Vietnam War with an average age of 23, most of them did not volunteer to go. They were drafted.This memorial is dedicated to those men and women, designed by a woman who won the design competition at age 21. It is very somber and appropriate for those people sent to fight in that conflict. When you are in DC enjoying the museums, make a point to take the time to go to the memorial and pay your respect to those who died and those who survived and returned home.

Amazing. Honor to be able to pay respect to our heroes

It was a distinct honor to visit the national Vietnam war memorial wall in Washington DC. It was an honor for me to pay respects to all the men and women who sacrificed their lives during the Vietnam war. It was also a time for me as I always did give my father who is a Vietnam veteran the respect. When you visit the national Vietnam Memorial wall in my own words that the wall speaks to everyone of us who visit the wall I will tell you it was very emotional and it was an honor for me to be there.Let us never forget as a country what these great men and women of the Vietnam war sacrifice for our freedom that we have today. God bless our Vietnam veterans.

So many names, so many emotions. This is a memorial that pretty much anyone from the Vietnam War era will find very emotional. A very sacred memorial dedicated to so many who gave their lives. Very tough to describe how I feel each time I have been here. A must visit memorial no matter how many times you go to this area, even if only to pay your respects.

I dont have any personal connections to anyone listed on the memorial, but I was moved as I perused the names on each panel.

Me and my Dad went here in 1996 around the time Forrest Gump came out, so I was really excited to see everything. My dad was in the army 28 years retired as a 1stSGT he passed away a few years ago but this will always be in my memories. The walk was breath taking! The ppl were tracing there family members names and it was really quiet and peaceful. Every American should visit the Wall. Pay respects to these brave men who fought in Vietnam..

Everyone I come here it blows me away how powerful. This time around was on Veterans Day, which resulted in a lot more Vietnam vets there who were willing to chat with you about their experiences.The park Rangers are also there and are full of info about the war, memorial, and site.

Memorial Day 2019. Remember the Fallen

A war that was so controversial, so long, with so many lost, and with so many Veterans still living, the Vietnam War Memorial was a beautiful experience. We saw the eagerness and pride for the volunteers to help find people find their loved ones, ready with paper and a charcoal. While this can never fill the void left from those lost, it does offer something for people to take with them, to feel connected to those that died. Not only are there people willing to help, there are also several books available to the public. My favorite part was seeing the Vietnam Era Veterans coming here, together, by themselves, with their families, etc. This shows they truly never left anyone behind.

Overwhelming amount of names on the wall. All of the ones who lost there lives during that war.

A solemn reminder that the Vietnam War still brings burden and impact forward to today. I was grateful to learn they added this plaque after the original installation as there are many of us have lost many who didnt die in the war, but as an outcome of serving. Thank you.

Members of the 3/506th Airborne Infantry visit the Wall every February 19th to pay respects to our fallen. This year proved chilly, but we come rain or shine or snow, from all parts if the countryMost years students will visit in tour groups. As usual, we share some our our experiences with them, so they can experience a living history moment. Perhaps the Wall is more meaningful when shared with veterans. In a greater sense, veterans are still serving.

Beautifully done and really puts in perspective how many people died

May your memory be blessed, your life be honored & your legacy endure. Thank you forever

In memory of the lost ones who fought for freedom and died for it nation will never forget the many lives that were lost

Very clean and peace full place.

Everything I ever imagined... My grandfather fought in this war and my great uncle died in it. I am honored to get to see his name and have the time to spend here.

Very beautiful and peaceful. I loved this memorial.

As others have mentioned, this is a very quiet and somber place to visit.Take the time to appreciate the sacrifice these names on the wall have made for their country.If you are up for it, walk around all the monuments around the Mall as well.

Inspirational and humbling. Everyone should visit as an adult.

When it was built it was well overdue and the story behind the design of the monument is as amazing as its design. Very moving, particularly if you see people hunting for that name of their loved one.

Peace and more closure for loved ones lost. Beautiful spiritual place always in my heart and mind.

A simple but powerful reminder of those American soldiers who died due to the post-WWII foreign policy of containment. A rift in the ground, names etched in stone and 3 soldiers looking to their fallen brothers. An amazing symbol of a brutal war which tore apart two (or more) countries.

One of the most emotionally moving monuments. It was here that as an 18 year old I decided to join the service. 21 years later, I am still moved every time I go. The memorial is kept meticulously clean. And the helpers can help you create a rubbing of the name you wish to honor.

Indescribable by picture or words. You have to stand here and realize how many names are here and how touching this memorial is to all who gave our country everything. And think about all those that were lucky enough to come home.

This is a truly a touching memorial where members of the armed forces who fought, died in service or were listed MIA during the Vietnam War are honoured. It is divided into three distinct sections - three Soldiers statue, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. The black walls and its lack of decoration, has become a place to grieve, remember, and heal the wounds of the war.

Beautiful but you can feel the pain..

This is probably the most somber place in the Mall. It was very quiet here, out of respect and appreciation for all of the names on the wall. You could see several people looking for the names of loved ones on the wall. Didnt take too many photos here, it didnt seem right. I got a bit emotional here, but I would say this is absolutely the memorial you do not want to miss when you come here. Indescribable.

If you go to DC you simply must see the major memorials. There are great tours that will take you to all of them and do the driving for you as well as provide a guide with info of what youre seeing. Its a short walk from the Lincoln Memorial and the Korean Veterans Memorial. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a must-see. Its a very moving experience as you see the more than 58,000 names of men and women lost in this war. You see people doing rubbings of names and leaving mementos to loved ones lost. Its powerful.

Words cannot describe what an amazing place this is to visit.I rode across country from Los Angeles to DC to support veterans coming to this wall. It was one of the most moving and emotional moments of my life to see men and women who had served during Vietnam and other wars come together to that one place.The design is very interesting and below ground level.Truly a beautiful tribute to those who served.

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So sad to see all the names of the 68k dead but a great emotional experience

Sad walk. Mainly because you can still see living vets from this war visit and breakdown. Its tough to watch but the least we can do is walk the wall and pay tribute to these men.

Make sure to check this memorial out. There are 58,218 names written for all of the fallen during the Vietnam conflict, it is a sight to see and you, you will be filled with pure respect and appreciation for those men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country.The diamonds next to the names represents those who were killed in action, and the crosses represents those who were lost and never recovered during the war.

Have been to the wall many times but this visit was special. Very good friend of mine who served in Vietnam in 68 went to high school with Edgar D Stanton Jr who was KIA the same year. My friend found his tortured and dead high school buddy in the jungle with other marines who had been killed also. I came here to get a pencil etching of Cue Ball, Lance Cpl Edgar D Stanton Jr. My friend took care of Cueballs parents until they passed as was the deal they had made together.

An overwhelming feeling of gratitude when visiting for all the fallen and still missing. My dad was part of the Secret Army that helped the U.S., and unfortunately all the fallen Hmong soldiers arent included or even acknowledged. However, when working at the VA, every Vietnam Veteran who learns Im Hmong has thanked me for the support from the Hmong people during the Vietnam War. For all the men and women who lost their lives, I am truly grateful.

Such touching thoughts and memories, great Memorial

Powerful reminder of cost of war.

Great memorial for all those who served and died for our freedoms. Really impacted our children how many people die in war. Names go on and on.

First time here and loved it

No one in my family went to or was lost in Vietnam. It was a timing thing. They were in wwII and Korea.Nonetheless, the memorial evokes tremendous emotion and sobriety.

A beautiful memorial to honor those fallen in combat during the Vietnam War.

Great place to view Lincoln Memorial and the Monument.

Appreciate my opportunity to see the names of all our soldiers who fought in Vietnam and Clark Walker is a soldier from my hometown of Bronson, MI who died serving his country at too young of an age. A sight worth seeing and paying your respects when in our nations capital. Thank you for all who sacrificed and worked hard to honor those fallen soldiers.

This experience leaves no words

What a beautiful memorial perfect place to go to honor our lost military hero’s.

Beautiful and peaceful

Just beautiful.

Beautiful and calm area.

Very tragic place ... a lot of young people died there ... war is awful and there is no glory there

So powerful and moving. Genius.

It is well cared for. The wreaths placed during the holiday season were a nice touch, too.

Wonderful place to play tribute to lost loved ones. Very emotional for others to see.

Memorials of the war in Vietnam. Nice memorial of a not very nice time span.

Its an honor to have the opportunity to visit the Wall. This was my 2nd time visiting. My father served in the Vietnam War. Grandma said that he was never the same, but he was able to come home. While visiting the wall we saw several Vietnam Veterans that were there visiting too! I was very homie. Thank You Veterans for your service.