The 1982 Memorial

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:memorial
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Memorials_in_the_Falkland_Islands
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:constructed_in polished black granite
gptkbp:contains over 58,000 names
gptkbp:controversy design criticism
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Maya_Lin
minimalist style
gptkbp:features V-shaped design
of fallen soldiers
gptkbp:height 10 feet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The 1982 Memorial
gptkbp:includes a directory of names
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:public_opinion
gptkbp:inscription The names of over 58,000 servicemen and women
gptkbp:inspired other memorials
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:memorial
gptkbp:is_associated_with memorialization practices
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in media and literature
various ceremonies
U. S. military personnel
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:archaeological_site
photographs and films
gptkbp:is_influenced_by artistic movements
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:American_history
gptkb:memorial
gptkbp:is_prominent_in American culture.
gptkbp:is_promoted_by gptkb:Educational_Institution
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:annual_events
gptkb:American_Institute_of_Architects
a significant cultural landmark
gptkbp:is_recognized_for its emotional impact
gptkbp:is_respected_by the public
gptkbp:is_supported_by fundraising efforts
veteran organizations
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of sacrifice and loss
veterans' families
gptkbp:is_utilized_in reflection and remembrance
gptkbp:is_visited_by tourists
presidents and dignitaries
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:President_Ronald_Reagan
gptkbp:length 246.75 feet
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:location gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:National_Park
gptkbp:managed_by gptkb:National_Park
gptkbp:material black granite
gptkbp:open_to_public gptkb:1982
gptkbp:opened November 11, 1982
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:shopping_mall
gptkbp:receives_funding_from private donations
gptkbp:released November 13, 1982
gptkbp:surrounding_area Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park
gptkbp:symbol the wall
gptkbp:symbolizes healing and remembrance
gptkbp:type reflecting wall
gptkbp:visitors_per_year over 3 million