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Emotionally stirring memorial pays tribute to the men and women who served in one of America's most controversial wars.
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5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington DC, DC 20242
National Mall
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What else can be said of the phenomenal memorial. It is moving to experience the emotion and silence of this unique space. You must visit to understand.

Date of experience: October 2019
Thank Tonyb38633
Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

What a humbling experience. Just to think of all those men and women. Who answered the call of our nation and die defending our freedom.

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Date of experience: October 2019
Thank Firemedic26
Reviewed 2 days ago

By visiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, you begin to understand how many heroes stood tall, courageously defending freedom, and ultimately giving their lives to that cause. This is a historical landmark that will live in your hearts and memories forever.

Date of experience: May 2019
Thank B1328IUlindal
Reviewed 2 days ago

To see all the names of innocent soldiers who lost their lives in a war that couldn’t be won makes you think of the value of life.

Date of experience: September 2019
Thank Piet K
Reviewed 2 days ago

The memorial in itself is a beautiful addition to the Mall, but on its own it's just a wall. It needs an explanation, especially to the younger generations and so if you are not a history buff yourself consider a guide to help you get...More

Date of experience: October 2019
Thank TyrnLex
Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

My husband is Vietnam vet so stopping here was a necessity. The wall is beautiful, but stark. My husband was a little disappointed that he was not able to look up his buddies. The book where you can look for names and their location on...More

Date of experience: October 2019
Thank ElaineG570
Reviewed 3 days ago

We visited this memorial to find the name of the POW/MIA soldier that I wore his name on my wrist for 25 years. Touching his name, thanking him for his service and saying a prayer for his family whom I’ve never met was a humbling...More

Date of experience: October 2019
Thank Snakepoker
Reviewed 3 days ago

While on your way or leaving the Lincoln Memorial make sure you walk along this path. Very sad but something you can't miss.

Date of experience: October 2019
Thank ellenfam
Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

It is very nice specially if you have a relative, yourself or if you know someone that fought in the Vietnã War. It is beautiful seeing the black granite wall from low to high and the names of the fallen solders on it. But, it...More

Date of experience: October 2019
Thank 1vonette
Reviewed 5 days ago

This memorial is one of the most deeply moving places I go to in Washington, DC. It is a place where you will want to spend some time. If you knew someone who was killed in Vietnam, as I do, you can find the panel...More

Date of experience: April 2019
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perkiegina
24 September 2018|
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Response from stevenhT1980VU | Reviewed this property |
Yes. We saw dogs all around in the open areas of the mall.
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Welsh_Wizz
31 May 2018|
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Response from 966danih | Reviewed this property |
If you are just looking at this one memorial it will not take more than 20-30 minutes. However the memorials are all very close and in walking distance.
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badbob133
28 May 2017|
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Response from Peterharris32 | Reviewed this property |
I think the Vietnam memorial is between the Foggy Bottom (GWU) and Smithsonian metro stops.
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