VietnamMemorialScavengerHunt

As a tribute to the many Americans who gave their lives for their country, our Nation's Capital and many of the individual states have created Memorials in their Remembrance. Click on the sites below to discover more about the roles of those who were involved in the Vietnam War.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (Hint: Click on the Memorial link, then history to answer questions 1 and 2)
1. When was 'the Wall' in Washington D.C. built and dedicated?

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2. Who designed the Vietnam Memorial?

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3. What was the purpose behind developing the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Inc. (Hint: Click on the About Us link)

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The Traveling Wall
4. What is the Traveling Wall known as?

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5. What date was the moving wall unveiled?

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The Virtual Wall
6. What is the virtual wall?

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7. Take a moment to experience the wall. Click on the words 'Experience the Wall' on the left-hand side of your screen. After the image loads, click on a part of the wall. You will then see a close-up of that portion of the wall. Click on a Veteran's name on that portion to read more information about him/her.

In addition to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C., the Traveling Wall, and the Virtual Wall, many states and cities have built their own Vietnam Veterans Memorial. These next few questions have you visit some of these Memorials.

Rensselaer County Vietnam Veterans Memorial
8. What is the motto of the Rensselaer County Vietnam Veterans Memorial? (Note: make sure you scroll down and view this entire page.)

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Highground Veterans' Memorial
9. Where is the Highground Veterans' memorial located?

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The Legacy Stone
10. What are written on the Legacy Stones at the Highground Veterans' memorial?

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Native American Vietnam Veterans Memorial
11. Describe the Native American Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

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The Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Tribute

12. What does the number of figures (4) in the Wisconsin Vietnam Memorial represent?

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13. This is the first veterans memorial in the United States to include what? _________________________________________________________

Vietnam Women's Memorial Project
14. How many women served in the Vietnam War?

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Bonus Question:
15. Does Illinois have a Vietnam Veterans Memorial? If it does, where is the memorial located?

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