1010 North Lincoln Memorial Drive
Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park in November 2000.
Veterans Park is consists of over 90 acres of parkland on Milwaukee's Lakefront. From here one can get a good view of Lake Michigan and the Milwaukee Skyline.
Milwaukee Skyline from Veterans Park in November 2000.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial is the first veterans memorial in the park, dedicated on October 20, 1991. The memorial is paved with bricks, many of which are engraved with the names of veterans or others who supported the memorial.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Veterans Park in November 2000.
A plaque at the memorial explains the symbolism of the monument.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaque in November 2000.
VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
Dedicated 20 October 1991
To recognize the contributions of all veterans who served
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The three main columns symbolize the veterans
Those killed in action - Those who returned - Those who remain MIA/POW
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The five benches represent the branches of the military
Army - Navy - Marines - Air Force - Coast Guard
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The eleven outer posts signify the recognized years of the war in Vietnam
1964-1975
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