One of the most moving war memorials, the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial or "the Wall," as it's commonly referred to, is a
long black granite wall with the etched names of more than 58,000
Americans who perished during the Vietnam War. If you're looking for a
specific name, keep in mind the soldiers names are ordered by the date
they died — rather than alphabetically.
One recent TripAdvisor traveler recommends touring the wall, but also paying attention to the humanity that surrounds it: "Simple and powerful. … Look at the flowers and cards and the base of the wall and remember those who sacrificed so much for you. Be respectful when visiting."
Like many of D.C.'s monuments/memorials, the Vietnam Memorial is free and open 24 hours a day — though it's only staffed until midnight. You'll find it at the eastern end of the National Mall.
One recent TripAdvisor traveler recommends touring the wall, but also paying attention to the humanity that surrounds it: "Simple and powerful. … Look at the flowers and cards and the base of the wall and remember those who sacrificed so much for you. Be respectful when visiting."
Like many of D.C.'s monuments/memorials, the Vietnam Memorial is free and open 24 hours a day — though it's only staffed until midnight. You'll find it at the eastern end of the National Mall.
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