August 10, 2024
Agent Orange Awareness Day

On August 10th – Agent Orange Awareness Day – we will bring light to the continuing dark toll of the war. Nearly 3 million service members served in Vietnam and most returned home. But since then, thousands of Vietnam veterans have fought illnesses related to Agent Orange exposure.

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THE WALL THAT HEALS

The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of The Wall and a mobile Education Center designed to travel to communities throughout the country. Since its dedication, The Wall That Heals has been displayed at nearly 700 communities throughout the nation, spreading the Memorial’s healing legacy to millions.

 

 

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Echoes of the Vietnam War
"Front Man"

Bruce Springsteen’s song “The Wall” was inspired, in large part, by a musician he idolized in his youth. Walter Cichon was the front man for a band called the Motifs, who were taking the New Jersey shore by storm in mid-to-late 1960’s. Walter’s voice was forever silenced in Vietnam when he was just 21 years old, but his indomitable spirit lives on through those who knew him.

 

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Honor your Vietnam Veteran's Sacrifice
In Memory Program

 

Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer and other causes related to their service. The In Memory program honors those who returned home from Vietnam and later died.

2024 In Memory Ceremony

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Each year, VVMF holds several ceremonies and special events at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and across the country with The Wall That Heals to help carry out its mission to honor, preserve and educate.

July 25-28, 2024

The Wall That Heals – Devens, MA

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Rogers Field
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August 8-11, 2024

The Wall That Heals – Penn Yan, NY

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Penn Yan Fireman’s Field
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August 10, 2024

Agent Orange Awareness

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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November 11, 2024

Veterans Day

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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December 7, 2024

Christmas Tree at The Wall

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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CONNECTING VETERANS AND SHARING YOUR STORIES

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THE MEMORIAL
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ABOUT THE WALL

Learn about the history, the symbolism, and the power of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Narrated by National Park Service and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Volunteer Allen McCabe.

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Memorial Care

While The Wall sits on federal land managed by the National Park Service, VVMF has a partnership with NPS in which VVMF covers the majority of the expenses in caring for the site. Learn about the services we provide.

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In Memory

Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have suffered due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD and other illnesses related to their service. The In Memory program honors those who returned home from Vietnam and later died.

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Our Mission
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Keep the Promise

Nearly three million Americans served in Vietnam and more than 58,000 have their names inscribed on The Wall. Join actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise in ensuring their legacies are never forgotten.

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Why We Remember

Actress Ann-Margret went to Vietnam to entertain the troops in 1966 and 1968. Looking back on her important and meaningful efforts, she reminds us all why we should remember the Vietnam era and those who served.

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We Must Never Forget

Former Secretary of Defense and Vietnam veteran Chuck Hagel asks you to remember the sacrifice of the more than 58,000 service members on The Wall.

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Our History
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We Will Never Forget

Behind each name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a life cut short and a family changed forever. Filmmaker Ken Burns is asking you to keep the promise The Wall was built on – never forget.

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Ensure their Legacies

Sharon Bannister asks what life may have been like if her father had come home from the war. While they didn’t get to do the things she dreams about – he did his duty – and should be remembered.

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Preserve Their Stories

The Vietnam War is not ancient history to Gold Star daughter Marty Marks. Her family lives with the pain and loss of her father to this day. She reminds us why we should work to preserve the stories of those we’ve lost.

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