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This Veterans’ Day, November 11, 2003 marks the 21st anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Memorial. Over twenty years ago, a contest was announced to design a memorial. ... Maya Lin was a 21-year-old architecture undergraduate at Yale when her design was chosen. ... As you approach the memorial, the ground gently slopes downward. ...
The layouts of the names displayed on the memorial are perhaps the most significant aspect of the wall. ... Lin insisted that the names of those who served together and died would be listed together on the wall.
There was so much controversy over Lin’s design. ... Which includes the placement of the memorial, the color and the lack of traditional elements.
First was the placement of the memorial at ground level. ... There was so much controversy over the war already; with this plan to place the memorial at this level had people feeling remorseful, afraid and ashamed. ... The thought of a black memorial to honor the veterans was insulting. ...
Another reason would be that Lin’s original design lacked traditional elements expected by the American public.
Approximate Word count = 837
Approximate Pages = 3.3
(250 words per page double spaced)
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