VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL – Symbolism and Meaning

This lesson will introduce students, teachers, and the community, to the symbolism and meaning of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Learn how local Vietnam Veteran and Medal of Honor recipient, Gary Wetzel, helped organize the efforts behind the research, funding, development, location, and cost for the construction of this memorial. Discover the three distinct groups of men and women who served in Vietnam and the various organizations who made this possible for our community.