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gptkbp:instanceOf
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memorial
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gptkbp:artwork
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inscribed names
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gptkbp:associatedWith
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gptkb:Vietnam_War
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gptkbp:celebrates
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gptkb:Vietnam_War_veterans
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gptkbp:communityInvolvement
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local veterans groups
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gptkbp:controversy
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initial opposition to design
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gptkbp:culturalImpact
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inspired other war memorials
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gptkbp:dedicatedTo
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U.S._Armed_Forces_members
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gptkbp:dedication
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November 11, 1982
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Maya_Lin
V-shaped wall
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gptkbp:educationalPrograms
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guided tours
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gptkbp:features
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reflecting pool
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gptkbp:funding
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private donations
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gptkbp:geographicalFeature
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38.8895° N, 77.0470° W
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gptkbp:height
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10 feet
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance
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first major national memorial dedicated to a conflict in which the U.S. was involved after World War II.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Memorial to the Vietnam War Veterans
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gptkbp:influencedBy
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Asian_design_principles
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gptkbp:inscription
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The names of over 58,000 servicemen and women
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gptkbp:inspiration
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personal stories of veterans
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gptkbp:length
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246 feet
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
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gptkbp:maintenance
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gptkb:National_Park_Service
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gptkbp:material
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black granite
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gptkbp:notableFeature
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presidents and dignitaries
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gptkbp:openingHours
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November 13, 1982
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gptkbp:openToPublic
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1982
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gptkbp:partOf
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gptkb:National_Mall_and_Memorial_Parks
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gptkbp:publicAccess
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mixed responses at unveiling
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gptkbp:relatedEvent
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Memorial Day ceremonies
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gptkbp:significance
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honors_U.S._military_personnel_who_fought_in_the_Vietnam_War
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gptkbp:style
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minimalist
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gptkbp:surroundingArea
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gptkb:Vietnam_Women's_Memorial
Three Soldiers statue
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gptkbp:symbolizes
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sacrifice and loss
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gptkbp:visitors
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over 3 million annually
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