Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

A war memorial is any physical object created, erected or installed to commemorate those involved in or affected by a war or conflict. These memorials are important because they act as historical touchstones. They link the past to the present and enable people to remember and respect the sacrifice of those who died, fought, participated or were affected by conflict. American casualties in Vietnam began in 1959 and ended with the evacuation of Saigon in 1975. Never officially designated a war,

We look at our past to see how far we have gotten. In the 1980’s there were events that impacted our future forever. On November 13, the Vietnam War Memorial opened. Soldiers gave their lives to protect people they didn’t even know, and yet some don’t see what they gave up.Also in 1983 Sally Ride became the first woman to fly in space. Now, because these events happened we see that woman are just as powerful as men and they can accomplish anything. That the wall has come with a great price and we

Hajdik 1 Concept, Controversy, and Commemoration: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial No war in American history not fought on American soil can claim to have as big an impact on America as a whole than the Vietnam War. The social and political divisions caused by the war changed America as a nation and especially changed those who fought in it. Despite the sacrifices of these veterans, both those who returned and those who did not, Americans on both sides forgot or even vilified those who fought, either

art and structural art. Her early art career began with an interest in ceramics, but she later developed strong skills in architecture, which led to her being a key architect on projects such as the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial in Washington, D.C. Her structural works also include the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama. Her art career further developed after she earned a degree in architecture at Yale University, and it is clear that her art does not draw on her family’s Chinese culture because

When Maya Lin created the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C., United States, there was many controversies surrounding the memorial. The controversies was its construction and related issues, which resulted in some changes to Maya Lin design. Maya Lin refuse many of the proposal change. Maya Ying Lin was born on October 5,1959 in Athens, Ohio. She a designer and artist who is known for her first design the Vietnam Veterans Memorial at the age of 21. Maya Lin parents came to the United States

1. The artist of the memorial, Maya Lin, is an American of Asian descent who is famous for her sculptures and land art. Her most famous work, the Vietnam Memorial, was chosen in a contest, and her designs both mesmerized and angered many people. Since them, works and designs she has created for competitions have been mainly memorials and remembrances based on historical events. Her works are intended to use the natural texture and geology of the space around the monument to its advantage in its creation

In Mary McLeod's essay, “The Battle for the Monument: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial”, McLeod establishes the importance of participation both during the competition and after being completed because it ultimately defined the design and function of Maya Lin's design. Right from the start, the VVM competition encouraged participation from the public. For example, the competition itself was open to anyone despite their level of experience. This led to a resounding success in terms of the number of entrants

Toward Vietnam Veterans I have always been interested in the Vietnam War and the results of “the longest war in America.” Therefore, I have decided to examine the social attitudes toward Vietnam veterans. Since I feel so passionately about the way that Vietnam veterans are viewed, the purpose of my paper is to inform others about the way that the veterans have been criticized and misrepresented. Personally, I hope to gain a further understanding of the attitudes and views towards Vietnam veterans

Paintings aren’t as interesting as they used to be. Paintings became popular during the Renaissance era (14th century-17th century). Artists express their thoughts and emotions through their paintings. Paintings give off many messages, and the message someone receives correlates with their mindset. For example, the painting of the Last Supper, if viewers don’t have the mindset of a Christian then they would think everyone is mad at the guy in the middle (Jesus). Paintings are all about perception

Land of The Free Maya Lin is an architect that graduated from Yale University and quickly became famous when her very own design was chosen for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. Lin was born in Ohio though her parents migrated to the united states from China before she was born. “ To me the American Dream is being able to follow your own personal calling. To be able to do what you want to do is incredible freedom.” said Lin. This informs us on how privileged we are in America to have