Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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- 2nd St • 9 min walk
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Herstory_62
Philadelphia, PA488 contributions
Apr 2016 • Couples
As you explore the vibrant waterfront scene, be sure to stop for a quiet moment to reflect at the impressive Memorial, modeled on the wall in Washington & dedicated to Vietnamese veterans of the Viet Nam War, who fought for freedom & should not be forgotten.
Written 18 April 2016
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Indah Edlightz
Ontario, Canada3,923 contributions
Oct 2019
Veteran memorials are very important. we must visit these and remember the sacrifices these men and women made for us.
Written 16 January 2020
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kiwiandmolly
Bourbonnais, IL164 contributions
July 2019 • Solo
This memorial is laid out beautifully and quite a tribute to those who lost their lives during the Viet Nam war. The landscaping around the monuments is exceptional. Definitely take a few minutes to view in you are in the are.
Written 19 July 2019
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Twister196
Cicero, Indiana16 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
One of the better Vietnam Veteran's Memorials in the country. Well thought and well maintained. The names of the service members from Philadelphia are carved into the walls. It is well lit at night so an evening visit is doable.
Written 14 February 2017
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mitravelingteacher
Canton, MI389 contributions
Aug 2015
We happened to stumble of this memorial. It was beautiful! Although part of it was roped off and we couldn't see it. I think it is wonderful that Philadelphia has this memorial. A tour guide stated to is that inside one of the large stones is a copy of the names of the soldiers on the memorial in Washington D.C..
Written 13 August 2015
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MacAtlantaGa_
Atlanta, GA493 contributions
May 2015 • Family
I was taking a walk along the waterfront and came up the Vietnam Memorial. I had not idea Philadelphia had its own memorial. It is a beautiful tribute to all who served, and a wonderful addition to the waterfront. Well done Philadelphia!
Written 19 June 2015
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DeanMurphy2020
Orlando, FL7,757 contributions
May 2015 • Solo
I’ve had the good fortune to visit Washington, DC’s iconic Vietnam War Veterans Memorial, and others scattered around the country. Born in 1952, I was on the cusp of being drafted, but an older sibling was. Those were turbulent years, with much social discord. When veterans returned, there was no hero welcome. It is nice to see—belatedly—these valiant soldiers who were drafted into military service honored. Those soldiers did not want to go, but were forced into defending what politicians mistakenly told them was American freedom. A beautiful passage is carved in stone: "For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know."
During my first Philly visit, I stayed at Hilton Penn’s Landing (highly recommended). The concierge informed me of this memorial, and the adjacent Korea Veterans Memorial, both less than a block for the Hilton. The accompanying photos fail to capture the beauty of this memorial. Etched into the black granite are figures depicting combat soldiers. The names of Philadelphia soldiers who did not return are etched into the cold stone.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial is located at Spruce Street (267/973-0600, www.pvvm.org)
During my first Philly visit, I stayed at Hilton Penn’s Landing (highly recommended). The concierge informed me of this memorial, and the adjacent Korea Veterans Memorial, both less than a block for the Hilton. The accompanying photos fail to capture the beauty of this memorial. Etched into the black granite are figures depicting combat soldiers. The names of Philadelphia soldiers who did not return are etched into the cold stone.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial is located at Spruce Street (267/973-0600, www.pvvm.org)
Written 3 June 2015
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chrisp125
15 contributions
Mar 2012 • Solo
I was walking toward the river in my typical wondering manner and stumbled upon this memorial. My uncle fought in Vietnam and I am a veteran myself. Quite touching. Nice surprise.
Written 28 March 2012
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Brendan S
Arlington, VA2,151 contributions
Oct 2021
The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial is actually a series of monuments and plaques arranged in a small park. It is pretty standard as memorials like this go, but it does a good job of explaining the war and the sacrifices it is honoring.
Written 23 October 2021
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ILoveFoodComa
Burbank, CA3,341 contributions
May 2019 • Solo
If you are in the Penn's Landing area, check out this memorial. These hero definitely deserve our respect. The memorial is well maintained.
Written 13 June 2019
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