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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Paying tribute to those who served in Vietnam is quite easy when you’re a guest at our Arlington, Virginia hotel.The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, also known as the Wall, is located a mere two miles away in Washington, DC.
Hotel near Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you’ll have a very pleasurable lodging experience at the Best Western Rosslyn/Iwo Jima. Our Arlington, Virginia hotel features spacious guestrooms, attentive service, and delightful amenities. With close proximity to Washington, DC, you’ll spend very little time traveling to a wide variety of compelling attractions, such as the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. [Top]
Vietnam Veterans Memorial History.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was founded by Jan Scruggs, an infantry corporal in Vietnam (1969-1970). It was his desire that the memorial be viewed as an acknowledgement and recognition of the service and sacrifice of everyone who served in Vietnam. Early on, major support for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial came from United States Senators Charles McC. Mathias, Jr. of Maryland and John W. Warner of Virginia. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter signed legislation that ensured a site for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which is in Constitution Gardens near the Lincoln Memorial. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial took 3.5 years to be completed. [Top]Vietnam Veterans Memorial Names.
Several groups of names have been added since the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in 1982. In 1983, there were 68 names added; in 1984, 15 names; in 1986, 110 names; in 2001, six names; in 2002, three names; in 2003, six names; in 2004, ten names; in 2005, four names; in 2006, four names; in 2007, three names. The most recent addition of names took place in 2008. There were four names added, bringing the total of names listed on the Vietnam Veterans memorial to 58,260. Approximately 1200 of these names represent soldiers who are listed as missing, such as MIA's and POW's [Top]Vietnam Veterans Memorial Facts.
Each of the two walls of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is nearly 247 feet long. They are made of 70 separate inscribed granite panels. In addition, there are four panels at the end that don’t have any names. The largest panels have 137 lines of names while the shortest panels have just one. Originally, five names were engraved on each line, but with new names being added each year, some lines have six. At the highest point, the walls measure ten feet.For more information, visit http://thewall-usa.com/information.asp. [Top]
Best Western Rosslyn/Iwo Jima - Arlington, Virginia (VA)
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