Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Definition

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a monument in Washington, D.C. that honors the members of the U.S. armed forces who fought and died in the Vietnam War. It consists of two black granite walls with the names of over 58,000 soldiers engraved on them.

Related terms

Granite:

A type of hard rock commonly used for monuments and sculptures due to its durability and polished appearance.

Maya Lin:

The architect and artist who designed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Wall of Names: Another term used to refer to the two black granite walls at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial where the names are inscribed.