Vietnam Veterans Memorial • District of Columbia

Lights glow at the base of the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with Washington Monument.

Bronze statue of three women with a wounded soldier.

A bronze statue of three soldiers standing together, carrying weapons, and looking to their right.

A man kneels and takes a photo of the wall surrounded by other people. Flowers are at the wall base.

Notes and flags set at the base of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a black wall inscribed with names.

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.

Visiting after dark completely changes the character of the memorial.
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Women in Service to their country during Vietnam
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The Three Servicemen statue and the flagpole were added shortly after the memorial opened in its original configuration.
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Memorial Day weekend is a special time to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
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Many have left memories of the fallen over the years.
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Names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall.

Learn about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in this brief introductory video.

Image of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Learn about the design features and different elements that make up the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Photo of Vietnam Women's Memorial

Dedicated in 1993, the Vietnam Women's Memorial pays tribute to the more than 265,000 women who served during the Vietnam era.

Volunteer taking a rubbing of a name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Search the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's database of names on the wall.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial at night

Browse a selection of images of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Last updated: March 15, 2024

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1100 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20242

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202-426-6841

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