Vietnam Veterans Plaza, Memorial plaza in Financial District, Manhattan, United States.
Vietnam Veterans Plaza is a memorial plaza in Manhattan's Financial District featuring a formal entrance from Water Street. At its center sits a black granite fountain within the trapezoidal space, surrounded by twelve pylons inscribed with names.
This plaza was established in 1985 as a memorial to Vietnam veterans on the site of the former Coenties Slip. Following the September 11 attacks, it underwent restoration and was rededicated in 2001.
The Walk of Honor displays polished granite pylons inscribed with the names of those who died during the Vietnam War. Visitors can leave flowers and personal items here to remember loved ones.
The plaza sits in Lower Manhattan and is easily reached by subway, with multiple lines serving Wall Street stations nearby. Bus routes also connect the area to other parts of the city, making it convenient to visit.
Water from the fountain reflects the inscribed names, creating a moving visual connection between the memorial and visitors. This reflective quality makes the experience more personal and meditative.
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