Friday, April 4, 2014

Remembering the Vietnam War: By Evan Sheridan

Remembering the Vietnam War

The Vietnam War was one of the most tragic wars in American history that never should have happened. It ripped America apart, and left a generation scarred for life. We remember those that came back forever changed, and those that didn't come back at all. Wartime decisions cost more than 58,000 Americans their lives in a cause that wasn't worth even one American life in many of our eyes. 
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was founded by Jan Scruggs, who served in Vietnam  from 1969-1970. He wanted the memorial to acknowledge and recognize the service and sacrifice of all the heroes who served in Vietnam. 
The Memorial Wall was constructed in 1982 inscribed with the names of servicemen who were either confirmed to be KIA (Killed in Action) or remained classified as MIA (Missing in Action). There is a total of 58,272 names written on the wall.
By: Evan Sheridan

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  1. we finished the cover page:))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

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