Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:memorial
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkbp:cockpit two black granite panels
gptkbp:commemorates sacrifice of soldiers
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
polished black granite
gptkbp:contains service members who died or went missing
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:veterans
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:1980
gptkb:Maya_Lin
gptkbp:features reflective surface
arranged by date of casualty
gptkbp:has_ahistory_of in the United States.
gptkbp:height 10 feet
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
gptkbp:includes three separate parts
gptkbp:influenced_by public opinion on the Vietnam War
gptkbp:inscription over 58,000 names
gptkbp:inspired_by the need for a memorial
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of national healing
gptkbp:is_aplace_for reflection and mourning
gptkbp:is_associated_with remembrance ceremonies
gptkbp:is_designed_to honor veterans
gptkbp:is_funded_by private donations
gptkbp:is_located_at gptkb:National_Mall,_Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:is_maintained_by gptkb:National_Park_Service
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Vietnam_Veterans_Memorial_Fund
gptkbp:is_recognized_as one of the most visited memorials in the U. S.
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of the impact of the Vietnam War
gptkbp:is_visited_by tourists from around the world
presidents and dignitaries
gptkbp:length 246.75 feet
gptkbp:location gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
gptkbp:material black granite
gptkbp:open_to_public gptkb:1982
gptkbp:opened gptkb:1982
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:the_Vietnam_Women's_Memorial
gptkb:shopping_mall
gptkb:the_Three_Soldiers_statue
the Wall
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:National_Register_of_Historic_Places
gptkbp:symbolizes healing and remembrance
gptkbp:unveiled_on November 13, 1982
gptkbp:visitors millions annually
gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in U. S. military memorials
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Vietnam_Veterans_Memorial_Fund
gptkb:the_Three_Soldiers_statue
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4