The Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., now 25 years old and known simply as “The Wall,” has become a symbol of reconciliation and healing from one of America's most divisive wars and a place of remembrance for those who served and sacrificed.
To allow visitors to learn about the memorial, citizenship and the service of veterans of all of America's military conflicts, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, in keeping with its mission to promote healing and education, has planned a Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Center to be built near The Wall.
The Memorial Center will be located underground, protecting the visual integrity of the National Mall, while enhancing the experience of visiting The Wall. The center will house the written and digital remembrances of the individuals whose names are inscribed on The Wall, creating a unique historical record for current and future generations.
In recognition of the unique contribution of the Memorial Center to the memory of our nation’s veterans and their families, the American labor movement pledges its support for the Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial Center.