What does the Vietnam War memorial at the Utah State Capitol show?

This memorial honors veteran soldiers from Utah who served in the Vietnam Conflict. It lists 388 names of men and women who died or went missing in action. The bronze of a soldier was sculpted by Clyde “Ross” Morgan and the circular wall was created by Mark Davenport. This memorial was dedicated on October 14, 1989.

How do I find a name on the Vietnam memorial wall?

Ways to find a name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall:

1. Download “The Wall,” an extremely useful app created by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund to help visitors locate names.
2. Find the location of a name online.
3. Use the books on either end of the memorial walls.
4. Ask a National Park Service Ranger!

Are names still being added to the Vietnam memorial?

Names are still being added to the memorial. When the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was first dedicated in 1982, Lin’s wall contained the names of 57,939 American servicemen believed to have lost their lives in the Vietnam War. In order to be added, a deceased soldier must meet specific U.S. Department of Defense criteria.

Why was the Vietnam memorial so controversial?

The design aroused a great deal of controversy, reflecting the lack of resolution of the national conflicts over the war as well as the lack of consensus over what constituted an appropriate memorial at the end of the 20th century.

How many Vietnam vets are left?

As of this date The American War Library estimates that approximately 610,000 Americans who served on land in Vietnam or in the air over Vietnam between 1954 and 1975 are alive today. And approximately 164,000 Americans who served at sea in Vietnam waters are alive today.

Where is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington?

It serves as a reminder of the importance of women in the conflict. It depicts three uniformed women with a wounded soldier. It is part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and is located on National Mall in Washington, D.C., a short distance south of The Wall, north of the Reflecting Pool.

Are there replicas of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial?

There are several transportable replicas of the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial created so those who are not able to travel to Washington, D.C., would be able to simulate an experience of visiting the Wall. Using personal finances, John Devitt founded Vietnam Combat Veterans, Ltd.

Who are the three soldiers on the Vietnam Memorial?

A short distance away from the wall is another Vietnam veterans memorial, a bronze statue named The Three Servicemen (sometimes called The Three Soldiers ). The statue depicts three soldiers, purposefully identifiable as European American, African American, and Hispanic American.

When was the photograph of the Vietnam Memorial taken?

An aerial photograph of “The Wall” taken on April 26, 2002, by the United States Geological Survey. The dots visible along the length of the angled wall are visitors. For a satellite view of the Wall in relation to other monuments, see Constitution Gardens.