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The 12 plaques at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial list the names of New Yorkers who were killed, went missing in action, or taken prisoners of war in Vietnam.

A New York Times article describing the rededication of the New York City Vietnam Veterans Plaza following 9/11. The article recalls how, before it was restored, the memorial was neglected: "Vandals broke the glass bricks, stole the brass lettering,…

On March 29 2019, a special ceremony was in lower Manhattan to honor Vietnam Veterans, as well those lost post 9/11. The event is produced annually by the United War Veterans Council, where names of veterans are read by volunteers and family members.…

A glass wall inscribed with quotations sourced from letters written to and from soldiers, as well as quotations from relevant public figures at the time.

Forrest Gump, released in 1994, is the story of a simple man named Forrest. In the movie, Forrest enlists in the U.S. army during the Vietnam War, and is deployed overseas. It also follows his and other soldiers' experience of being a veteran in the…

An article from the New Yorker details the experience of a news producer on the ground at Vietnam. Because this war was televised, it made it easier to sway public opinion about it. This affects how the war is remembered because it allowed people…

"Linking different generations of military service is the spirit behind the Phelps Award, given annually by the Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza."

This award was designed by Vietnam war veteran John Phelps. Each year, it is given to a person…

The library has become such an iconic piece of the city's landscape that it is featured in many famous movies as a landmark of the New York City.

The library tries to be as accessible to the public as possible. For example, people can use their IDNYC cards as library cards.

An article about the importance of libraries to restore and maintain culture.