Question

How do BOTH the Vietnam Veterans Memorial AND the collection of items left there honor and remember those who lost their lives in the Vietnam War? Use evidence and examples from the text to support your answer.

Answer 1

Answer:

Items left at the Memorial are deemed to be the property of the National Park Service when voluntarily abandoned. Park staff may choose to save items for the museum collection or respectfully dispose of them.

Explanation:

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. Inscribed on the black granite walls are the names of more than 58,000 men and women who gave their lives or remain missing.