The Vietnam War is considered one of the most controversial and longest wars in American history. This led to the construction of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in 1982, completed by Maya Lin, an architecture student at Yale University. The Vietnam Veterans Moving Memorial Wall is a national memorial located in Washington, DC. The wall contains the names of service members who died (killed in action) or went missing (missing in action) during the Vietnam War. “The memorial has three distinct parts, including three statues of soldiers, the Vietnam Veterans Wall, and the Vietnam Women’s Memorial” (McGuiness, 2011). The Vietnam War was surrounded by many myths stating that many of the people killed in the Vietnam War were black. However, according to the memorial wall, 86% of the soldiers who lost their lives in the Vietnam War were white, 12.5% ​​were black, and 1.2% were other races. They also believed that America had lost the Vietnam War. American believes that the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is not a mere commentary on the war, but rather a dialogue with those who died. The experience is felt in the structure represented by its polished walls. Visiting the wall provides a personal souvenir that resembles actual memories and experiences of the Vietnam War. “It helps capture the feelings of ambiguity and anxiety evoked by the Vietnam War” (Mandino et al., 2011). The wall was designed according to a design that gives visitors the opportunity to experience a mythological journey fraught with pitfalls. and tests allowing visitors to regain their psychological integrity after the visit. Visitors also leave letters and offerings at the site to symbolize their appreciation and remembrance of those who have passed away. The VVM acts as a symbol...... middle of paper...... which has sacrificed itself. Today, the wall speaks to the true spirit of unity and national unity described by Americans through historical and cultural context. It will forever remain a place of hope and optimism for many Americans. Works Cited Holmes, C., Sullivan, M., Finlay, J., Natick (Mass.), Morse Instutite Library (Natick, Mass.), & Veterans Oral History Project (2012). The Natick Moving Wall Memorial Booklet: In honor of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who served in the Vietnam War. Natick, Mass: Morse Institute Library. Mandino, S., Sullivan, M. and Morse Institute Library (Natick, Mass.). (2012). Veterans Oral History Project. McGuiness, JJ, Jolley, EJ, Nee, C., Rovner, M., Sullivan, TB, Sinclair, RC, Liben, DH, Natick Pegasus (Natick, Mass.). (2011). The mobile wall of Vietnam. Natick, Massachusetts: Natick Pegasus.