Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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Lights glow at the base of the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial with Washington Monument.
Visiting after dark completely changes the character of the memorial.
Bronze statue of three women with a wounded soldier.
Women in Service to their country during Vietnam
A bronze statue of three soldiers standing together, carrying weapons, and looking to their right.
The Three Servicemen statue and the flagpole were added shortly after the memorial opened in its original configuration.
A man kneels and takes a photo of the wall surrounded by other people. Flowers are at the wall base.
Memorial Day weekend is a special time to visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Notes and flags set at the base of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a black wall inscribed with names.
Many have left memories of the fallen over the years.
Photos: National Park Service

About Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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.

Quick Facts

State District of Columbia
State Code DC
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Location & Map

Vietnam Veterans Memorial is located in District of Columbia.

Operating Hours

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day. Park rangers and volunteers are generally available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to answer questions and provide assistance.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

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Getting There

GPS Coordinates: 38.891112, -77.047626 Address: 5 Henry Bacon Drive NW, Washington, D.C. Nearest Intersection: Henry Bacon Drive & Constitution Ave. NW

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Contact & Address

Address 5 Henry Bacon Drive NW, Washington, DC, 20002
Phone 202-426-6841
Email national_mall@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Wars and Conflicts Vietnam War

Things To Do

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Reflect at the Vietnam Women’s Memorial

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