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James Reston, Jr. and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund founder Jan Scruggs talked about the memorial’s creation. Mr. Reston is the author of A Rift in the Earth: Art, Memory, and the Fight for…

Jan Scruggs, founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, and Grace Liem Galloway, a Catholic Relief Services volunteer in Vietnam, talked about their post-war struggle with physical and p…

The annual Memorial Day observance held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. included a proclamation to begin the national commemoration of the Vietnam War’s 50th anniversary…

The annual Veterans Day observance was held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

The 25th anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was observed with a Veterans Day ceremony at The Wall. Keynote addresses were given by Senator Chuck Hagel and General…

The annual Veterans Day observance was held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Veterans of the Vietnam War and other conflicts participated in the annual Veterans Day Observance at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.

At an annual Christmas Tree Ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall participants gathered to honor Vietnam veterans, as well as those who are currently serving overseas. At the end o…

Rolling Thunder held its 22nd annual Memorial Day rally honoring U.S. veterans, prisoners of war and those missing in action. The “Saluting Our Troops” rally was held on a stage at the refle…

Participants in a Christmas tree ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall read holiday cards sent to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.

The annual Veterans Day observance was held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and the National Park Service. The ceremony hon…

This symposium, marking the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., described the effects of the Vietnam War on the people and culture of the U.…

Officials, veterans and family members spoke at a ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. They paid tribute to those who sacrificed and served the country as …

Jan Scruggs talked about his role in the creation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and how the Vietnam War affected the country. Topics included how names are added to The Wall, relations wi…

Participants commemorated the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The ceremony included color guards, an invocation, a wreath laying, and taps. It took …

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, a panel discussion was held on the impact the memorial has had on the capital and on the natu…

Veterans of the Vietnam War and other conflicts participated in the 24th Annual Veterans Day Observance at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The ceremony began with a march t…

Veterans gathered at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to dedicate a Christmas tree. Jan Scruggs, founder and president of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, presided over the event.

A Memorial Day observance ceremony was held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Veterans, family members, and others made remarks.

Participants placed a holiday tree at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The ceremony also recognized the thousands of holiday cards sent to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund each year to honor…