Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

Look at all the memorials in Washington, D.C. You can see valiant, white memorials with heroic individuals triumphing on top of black foundations but there is one exception. The proposed Vietnam Veteran Memorial. The Vietnam Veteran Memorial is anti-heroic. The memorial has nothing relating to the war fought. Additionally, the judging panel that chose the memorial design had no Vietnam veterans and didn’t know enough of the war. The proposed Vietnam Veteran Memorial design is disgraceful. The proposed

Vietnam War Memorial Of the many memorials in Washington D.C the most important of all of these is the Vietnam War Memorial because of its historical and emotional impact on all who see it. One reason is that it memorializes one of the worst wars in American history and, it honors all the soldiers that gave their lives to fight for this fair country. Another reason is because its emotional aspect. “You see that wall, and you see how many people you know on that wall. It humbles you,” said Robert

Monument Essay What is the value of Memorials?     The value of memorials is that memorials give you a way to remember an event that happened that affected our history in America in a huge way, good or bad. Memorials remind us of what happened in the past that has shaped what is in the present. So that society itself will be less likely to make the same mistakes as before. For example, The Battle of Fallen Timbers was a final battle of Indians and the United States in the Northwestern Territory

Making A Memory Of War: Building The Vietnam Veterans Memorial by Kristin Hass illustrates the carefully constructed nature of national memory and how this construction is a politically and socially contested process. This contestation is evident in the struggles that memorial faced at every step of its creation beginning with the lack of attention that it received, which made funding the memorial difficult. This was partially due to the unpopularity of the war and partially due to the lack of

and South Vietnam. North Vietnam was supported by China, Soviet Union, and other communist allies. While South Vietnam was being supported by the United States,Philippians, and many other anti communist allies. The war was against the spread of communism. Over 58,000 deaths of Americans were reported. The last troops were evacuated by March 29th 1973. It was the longest war recorded in US history. The Vietnamese memorial was started by a man named Jan C. Scruggs. Jan was a veteran who had served

not only important because of how populated a place is but also the relation between the place and the monument. Even the smallest consideration to detail can make a difference in the awe a monument inspires. For example, Source G states “The vietnam veterans

deterrence to actual war, the belief being a risk of mutual annihilation would be too great to be the side to make the first move. However, the Cold War caused a large variety of conflict and civil unrest around the world, such as the Korean War, Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. The War split the world into supporting either the United States, or the USSR (Soviet Union). Both superpowers were associated with two very different political systems; Capitalism and Communism. The Soviets were

Honoring the Veterans What is Honor Flight? It is an amazing organization that honors World War II and Korean veterans. The veterans go to Washington D.C. to see their monuments for an entire day and some even go for multiple days. The veterans finally get to see the monuments that were built for them. The Korean War memorial, the World War II memorial, and the beginning of Honor Flight all have a great story. Honor Flight is one the widest known organization that is dedicated to veterans. Honor Flight

The Vietnam War Over the extensive course of history of the United States of America, many laws, decisions and events have been developed by the government and Congress. As though it may seem many go over quite smoothly, others have faced extreme retaliation from the people and citizens as it contradicts with what they believe in. An example of these special cases is the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War was a long, costly armed conflict that pitted the communist country of North Vietnam and its southern

Angel, with whom he celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on February 17. Mr. Angel was born in Hanover on January 30, 1945, son of the late Charles E. and Anna H. (Riley) Angel. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. Charlie was employed by Caterpillar Corp. as a machine operator, retiring after 29 years of service. He worked part-time for Advanced Auto Parts, Dover. Memberships include Shiloh American Legion Post 791, Viking Athletic Assoc., Vigilant Club