November 13 in American History
The black granite wall on the National Mall, inscribed with more than 58,000 names of the fallen, was dedicated in Washington. Designed by 21-year-old student Maya Lin, it was controversial at first and became one of the most visited and most moving memorials in the country — a place where a name can be touched.
In 1982: the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated. The black granite wall on the National Mall, inscribed with more than 58,000 names of the fallen, was dedicated in Washington.
The black granite wall on the National Mall, inscribed with more than 58,000 names of the fallen, was dedicated in Washington. Designed by 21-year-old student Maya Lin, it was controversial at first and became one of the most visited and most moving memorials in the country — a place where a name can be touched.
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