The Wall that Heals is a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, more commonly known as The Wall. It is a half-scale replica of the memorial that is transported throughout the United States. It has also visited Canada and Ireland.
The Wall That Heals gives millions of Americans a chance to honor and remember all the men and women who served in the Vietnam War. Both the traveling memorial and the original monument are tributes to those who served, died, as well as those who are still missing from the Vietnam War. These are not monuments to the war, they are monuments to the people.
The Wall That Heals travels on a flat bed truck along with a traveling museum and visitor's information center. Education is so incredibly important. Continuing to educate the public on the importance of supporting our troops is crucial. The treatment of the returning veterans of the Vietnam War is a stain on our countries history. The museum that is connected to the traveling wall was created using the more than 150,000 left at The Wall. These displays help identify and presonalize the over 58,000 names found on the memorial. 1200 of those are soldiers who are still missing in action.
The healing process is ongoing for many who served in the Vietnam War or those who lost loved ones and friends. The Wall That Heals is not only a wonderful tribute but also a way for people who can not travel to The Wall.
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