The National Vietnam Veterans Memorial

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:memorial
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:military_unit
polished black granite
gptkbp:contains over 58,000 names
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Maya_Lin
gptkbp:features reflecting pool
black granite wall
gptkbp:has gptkb:Community_Center
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The National Vietnam Veterans Memorial
gptkbp:includes V-shaped design
gptkbp:inscription The names of the fallen
gptkbp:inspired_by public response to the Vietnam War
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:memorial
gptkbp:is_adjacent_to gptkb:Three_Soldiers_statue
gptkb:Vietnam_Women's_Memorial
gptkbp:is_associated_with veteran advocacy
memorialization of war
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:literature_and_art
annual ceremonies
U. S. military personnel
gptkbp:is_designed_to honor the fallen
provide a place for reflection
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:archaeological_site
photographs and films
gptkbp:is_located_near gptkb:Lincoln_Memorial
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:American_history
gptkb:Vietnam_Veterans_Memorial_Fund
gptkb:National_Park
gptkbp:is_promoted_by gptkb:Educational_Institution
tourism initiatives
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:is_recognized_for design excellence
cultural significance
historical importance
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:Vietnam_Veterans_Memorial_Fund
community events
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of healing and reconciliation
sacrifice of soldiers
national healing
gptkbp:is_visited_by tourists
school groups
veterans and families
gptkbp:location gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:managed_by gptkb:National_Park
gptkbp:opened November 13, 1982
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:shopping_mall
gptkbp:receives_funding_from private donations
gptkbp:symbolizes sacrifice and loss
gptkbp:visitors_per_year over 4 million