Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

Summary:

Age Range: 10-18 (Grades 5-12, with parental supervision). Located in Washington. D.C., The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, more commonly known simply as The Wall, opened on November 13, 1982 and is visited by an estimated 4.5 million visitors annually. This website from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF), not only shares information about The Wall and its history, but also serves to preserve the stories and memories of those whose names are inscribed on the Wall.

Description:

When you get to the site, the virtual tour begins:

The Wall
History and Design
Three Servicemen Statue
Women's Memorial
In Memory Plaque
Items Left at the Wall

When you are done with the tour, go back to the main page and scroll over "Visit the Memorial", "Remember and Honor Those Who Served", and "Explore the Era" to learn more.

This virtual tour helps our students put the faces to the names on The Wall and encourages them to remember the sacrifices our veterans and their families made for us.

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C A T E G O R I E S

Orientation:

General

Subjects:

Social Studies

Teaching Methods:

Virtual Tour

I N T E N D E D F O R:

Ages:

10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18

Grades:

5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12

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