Vietnam Veterans Memorial National Memorial (U.S. National Park Service)

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Introduction

Deliberately setting aside the controversies of the war, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the men and women who served when their Nation called upon them. The designer, Maya Lin, felt that “the politics had eclipsed the veterans, their service and their lives.” She kept the design elegantly simple to “allow everyone to respond and remember.”

Limited Access On January 18, 2009!

Access to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial may be limited or temporarily restricted on January 18, 2009 due to celebratory events related to the 56th Presidential Inauguration. Large crowds are expected to attend these events. Please plan accordingly.

VVM Center Site Analysis

Click here to view the VVM Center Site Analysis (large pdf file).

Write to

National Mall and Memorial Parks
900 Ohio Drive SW
Washington, DC 20024

Phone

Visitor Information
(202) 426-6841

Park Headquarters
(202) 485-9880

Climate

Washington has a temperate climate typical of the Mid-Atlantic U.S., with four distinct seasons. Summer tends to be very hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild. Winter can bring cold temperatures, frozen precipitation and, on occasions, major snowstorms.