The National Memorial for the War in Vietnam Veterans
GPTKB entity
Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
memorial
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| gptkbp:celebrates |
U.S._Armed_Forces_personnel
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| gptkbp:constructedIn |
1981 and 1982
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| gptkbp:dedicatedTo |
gptkb:Vietnam_War_veterans
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| gptkbp:designedBy |
gptkb:Maya_Lin
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| gptkbp:features |
black granite wall
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| gptkbp:has |
educational programs
visitor center reflecting pool |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The National Memorial for the War in Vietnam Veterans
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| gptkbp:includes |
three separate parts
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| gptkbp:inscription |
over 58,000 names
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
other war memorials
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| gptkbp:isA |
national memorial
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| gptkbp:isAccessibleBy |
black granite
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| gptkbp:isAdjacentTo |
gptkb:Vietnam_Women's_Memorial
Three Soldiers statue |
| gptkbp:isAssociatedWith |
veteran advocacy groups
memorial day events |
| gptkbp:isCelebratedFor |
annual ceremonies
its design |
| gptkbp:isDesignedFor |
honor the fallen
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| gptkbp:isDocumentedIn |
government publications
historical records educational materials photographic archives |
| gptkbp:isFeaturedIn |
numerous documentaries
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| gptkbp:isManagedBy |
gptkb:National_Park_Service
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| gptkbp:isPartOf |
gptkb:National_Mall
gptkb:Vietnam_Veterans_Memorial_Fund cultural heritage national remembrance efforts national identity. American_history |
| gptkbp:isPromotedBy |
local businesses
tourism boards |
| gptkbp:isPromotedThrough |
community events
social media campaigns |
| gptkbp:isRecognizedBy |
gptkb:National_Trust_for_Historic_Preservation
gptkb:American_Institute_of_Architects historical societies |
| gptkbp:isRecognizedFor |
its historical significance
its architectural significance its emotional impact a significant cultural landmark |
| gptkbp:isSupportedBy |
government funding
various veterans organizations |
| gptkbp:isSymbolicOf |
sacrifice and service
healing and reconciliation national healing |
| gptkbp:isVisitedBy |
school groups
families of veterans political leaders tourists and veterans |
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Washington,_D.C.
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| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:National_Park_Service
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| gptkbp:releasedIn |
November 13, 1982
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
sacrifice and loss
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| gptkbp:visitors |
over 4 million annually
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