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Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display THE WALL OF FACES IN MEMORY BLOG CONTACT DONATE THE WALL OF FACES IN MEMORY BLOG CONTACT DONATE Visit the Memorial Visit the Memorial in DC Visit on the Road Virtual Tour & Mobile App History of the Memorial About The Wall THE WALL OF FACES The Wall That Heals Care and Preservation Request a Name Rubbing The Wall The Vietnam Veterans Memorial stands as a symbol of America's honor and recognition of the men and women who served and sacrificed their lives in the Vietnam War. Learn More Remember & Honor Those Who Served THE WALL OF FACES IN MEMORY HONOR ROLL Stories from The Wall and The War Stories of those we lost Ceremonies Request a Name Rubbing Remember & Honor Those Who Served The vision of VVMF is to ensure a society in which all who have served and sacrificed in our nation's Armed Forces are properly honored and receive the recognition they justly deserve. Learn How Explore The Era ITEMS LEFT AT THE WALL TIMELINE OF THE VIETNAM ERA Featured Topics Teaching the Vietnam Era Curriculum Featured Topics Learn more about featured topics of the Vietnam War and Vietnam Era. Agent Orange Discover VVMF ABOUT VVMF Ceremonies THE WALL OF FACES In Memory Care and Preservation The Wall That Heals Teaching the Vietnam Era Your Stories. Your Wall Blog Jobs at VVMF Preserving the Legacy The mission of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is to honor and preserve the legacy of service and educate all generations about the impact of the Vietnam War. Our Work Support VVMF Planned Giving Support VVMF VVMF Store Where your donation goes Donate Now Your donation to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund will help expand our mission to honor, educate and heal. Together, we can make sure our heroes will get the reverence they deserve and the stories and sacrifices of our heroes will never be forgotten. Donate Now Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund HONOR. PRESERVE. EDUCATE. Honor all who served. Preserve the memories of those who left us. Educate current and future generations. DISCOVER THE WALL THAT HEALS On Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) unveiled a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., designed to travel to communities throughout the United States. The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of The Wall and a mobile Education Center. Since its dedication, The Wall That Heals has been displayed at nearly 600 communities throughout the nation, spreading the Memorial’s healing legacy to millions. LEARN MORE Honor your Vietnam Veteran's Sacrifice In Memory Program Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have died each year due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer and other causes related to their service. The In Memory program honors those who returned home from Vietnam and later died. Learn More TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL Virtual Tour Take a virtual tour of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to learn more about The Wall and all of the elements that make up the memorial. Launch Experience ABOUT THE MEMORIAL Join National Park Service and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Volunteer Allen McCabe as he shares the history, the symbolism, and the power of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. EXPERIENCE THE MEMORIAL VETERANS DAY 2020 You are invited to join with us in paying tribute to all of our country’s service members on Veterans Day. Though we will be unable to host guests at The Wall for our annual Veterans Day ceremony, you can participate in this virtual patriotic tribute from wherever you live. LEARN HOW more DISCOVER THE MEMORIAL ABOUT THE WALL Learn about the history, the symbolism, and the power of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. Narrated by National Park Service and Vietnam Veterans Memorial Volunteer Allen McCabe. WATCH Memorial Care While The Wall sits on federal land managed by the National Park Service, VVMF has a partnership with NPS in which VVMF covers the majority of the expenses in caring for the site. Learn about the services we provide. WATCH In Memory Since the Vietnam War ended, thousands of Vietnam veterans have died each year due to Agent Orange exposure, PTSD/suicide, cancer and other causes related to their service. The In Memory program honors those who returned home from Vietnam and later died. WATCH Discover Our Mission Keep the Promise Nearly three million Americans served in Vietnam and more than 58,000 have their names inscribed on The Wall. Join actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise in ensuring their legacies are never forgotten. WATCH Why We Remember Actress Ann-Margret went to Vietnam to entertain the troops in 1966 and 1968. Looking back on her important and meaningful efforts, she reminds us all why we should remember the Vietnam era and those who served. WATCH We Will Never Forget Behind each name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a life cut short and a family changed forever. Filmmaker Ken Burns is asking you to keep the promise The Wall was built on – never forget. WATCH NEWS Recent news from the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial 2020 Name Additions and Status Changes on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (09/15/2020) VVMF Statement on Veterans Day 2020 (09/14/2020) Michigan becomes 47th state to find every photo for their Vietnam fallen (08/31/2020) VVMF cancels remainder of 2020 The Wall That Heals tour (08/04/2020) Virginia becomes 46th state to find every photo for their Vietnam fallen (07/31/2020) 2020 In Memory Ceremony Cancelled (07/08/2020) Fewer than 200 photos needed to complete The Wall of Faces (06/30/2020) “Statement on Memorial Maintenance Fund” (05/05/2020) “2020 In Memory Ceremony Postponed to September” (04/7/2020) “Update on VVMF events and COVID-19” (04/7/2020) “VVMF Statement on Memorial Day 2020” (03/27/2020) Fewer than 300 photos needed to complete The Wall of Faces (01/14/2020) Christmas Tree Ceremony set for Dec. 14 (11/25/2019) “Pennsylvania finds every photo for their Vietnam fallen” (11/20/2019) “Fewer than 400 photos needed to complete The Wall of Faces” (11-05-2019) “ VVMF Announces 2020 The Wall That Heals Tour Schedule” (10-30-2019) “ 534 Vietnam veterans to be honored at 2019 In Memory Ceremony” (05-30-2019) “VVMF completes audit of the names on The Wall” (05-23-2019) “Less than 1,000 photos remain for The Wall of Faces” (05-22-2019) “Nine service members repatriated in 2018,statuses changed on The Wall” (05-16-2019 PRESS RELEASES VVMF Board of Directors elect five new Board Members (07-02-19) 2019 Annual Memorial Day Observance at The Wall (05-22-2019) “YOUR STORIES. YOUR WALL” BLOG “ Honoring a brother on The Wall and a husband lost to exposure to Agent Orange “ (05-17-2019) “ 534 Vietnam Veterans to be honored through the In Memory program in 2019 ” (04-05-2019) more JOIN US UPCOMING EVENTS Each year, VVMF holds several ceremonies and special events at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and across the country with The Wall That Heals to help carry out its mission to honor, preserve and educate. November 11, 2020 Veterans Day Virtual Commemoration FULL DETAILS December 12, 2020 Christmas Tree Ceremony location Vietnam Veterans Memorial FULL DETAILS more VVMF events and COVID-19 (Updated 09/14/2020 – 1:00 pm EST) During this challenging time for our nation, nothing is more important to VVMF than the health and well-being of our Vietnam veterans and their families. Learn more about how we’re working to keep our visitors safe. Learn more at: https://www.vvmf.org/News/COVID-19/ more NEWS News Press Center ABOUT VVMF About VVMF Leadership & Staff Frequently Asked Questions Financials and Policies WHAT WE DO What We Do Events Care and Preservation In Memory Ceremonies at The Wall The Wall That Heals Education Resources THE WALL OF FACES DONATE CONTACT US PRIVACY JOBS AT VVMF Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund | 1235 South Clark S...