Maya Lin

Do you think Maya Lin created an apolitical memorial that does not contain an argument about the war? How did veterans and families react and/or interact with the memorial in the photographs of the unveiling?

The Vietnam War was not a victory. Many Americans were ambivalent at best, or outright opposed to the war. Some returning veterans themselves became anti-war activists. How do we honor and commemorate American soldiers and sailors who lost their lives in such a war? This reflection asks you to consider the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in […]

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