Vietnam Traveling Veterans Memorial Is Coming to New York

The United States supported South Vietnam in the Vietnam War, with direct military involvement from 1965 until 1973. During that time, according to the National Archives, the United States suffered 58,311 military fatal casualties.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. honors the men and women who served in the Vietnam War with a list of the names of 58,318 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country. This summer a replica of the wall is coming to New York.

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The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is intended to serve as a reminder of the great sacrifices made during the Vietnam War. It was made for the purpose of helping heal and rekindle friendships and to allow people the opportunity to visit loved ones in their home town who otherwise may not be able to make the trip to Washington.

From July 24th until July 28th the Vietnam Traveling Wall will be on display at the 'Never Forget - 50 Year Remembrance of the Vietnam War, American Legion post 574, 72 Pearl Street Hudson Falls NY.

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This traveling wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC, it stands six feet tall at the center and covers almost 300 feet from end to end. This Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is part of the Vietnam and All Veterans (VVB) of Brevard located in Brevard County Florida.

The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will also be in Lenox, Massachusetts from July 10th through July 14th. The VVB is a 501(c)(3) organization that was formed and incorporated in December of 1985. The VVB is a grass roots, community based organization.

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Seven Upstate NY Forts and One Epic Military Museum. You Should Go!!

For history lovers and military buffs, there is just so much to see, explore, and re-live in Upstate New York. This gallery focuses on seven historic forts in our Upstate region. PLUS, we have also added the New York State Military Museum in Saratoga. It is incredible!

All are open to the public, and all have an active calendar of events for the public to enjoy. From exhibits, guest speakers, re-enactments, and other special events. These bastions of our democracy have stood the test of time and are ready to welcome a new generation of visitors this year.

The locations of these forts range from the Adirondacks to the western frontier of New York, and everywhere in between. Each fort is described in this gallery with a link to their social media sites so you can prepare a visit with all the directions and data you need. Tens of thousands will visit these historic places this summer and we encourage you to do the same!

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