Vietnam Women's Memorial

Thousands of women volunteered to go to Vietnam, risking their lives to care for our country's wounded and dying and to use their skills throughout the world in a variety of capacities.

They were virtually unknown until one lone former Army nurse, Diane Carlson Evans, sought to acknowledge their valiant service. Her vision was for the country to learn of and recognize these brave women by placing a statue honoring their service near The Wall and the statue of The Three Servicemen. Sustained by her respect for the women who served, she founded the Vietnam Women's Memorial Project in 1984 and was joined by others to accomplish this rightful tribute.

After a decade's effort and legislation signed by Presidents Reagan and Bush, the beautiful statue, designed by gifted sculptor Glenna Goodacre, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, graces the hallowed ground of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial forever. For the first time in America's history, a memorial that honors women's patriotic service was dedicated in the nation's capital.

For more information contact:
Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation, Inc.
1735 Connecticut Ave., NW, 3rd Floor
Washington, D.C. 20009
Phone: (866) 822-8963
Email: vwmfdc@gmail.com
Website: www.VietnamWomensMemorial.org

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