Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument, War memorial at Texas State Capitol grounds in Austin, United States.
Description
The Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument is a memorial on the Texas State Capitol grounds featuring five bronze figures positioned on a red granite base. The statues depict infantry soldiers in active poses, each representing different ethnic backgrounds.
History
The memorial was dedicated in 2014 to honor Texans who died during the Vietnam War between 1964 and 1973. It stands as official recognition of sacrifice by service members from this state.
Culture
The five bronze figures represent soldiers from different ethnic communities of Texas who served together. Their placement side by side shows how people from various backgrounds shared the experience of military service.
Practical
The memorial is located on the Capitol grounds at Congress Avenue in the northeast section near East 11th Street. It is easily accessible on foot and open to visitors during Capitol grounds operating hours.
Did you know?
More than 3,400 individual dog tags are incorporated into the monument, each representing a Texas service member who died during the war. This personal touch transforms the memorial into a tribute to individual lives rather than just numbers.
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