Question

A man reading names on a wall. The Washington Monument is in the background.
When the design for the Vietnam War Memorial (above) was chosen, what question was considered regarding the location and the environment of the memorial?
a.
Would the men who died during the Vietnam War feel honored by the memorial?
b.
Would the memorial be large enough to accommodate Washington, D.C.’s tourism?
c.
Would the memorial compliment and blend with the other surrounding monuments?
d.
Would the memorial be able to be relocated if necessary, and if so, where?

Answer 1

c. Would the memorial compliment and blend with the other surrounding monuments?

The chosen design by Maya Lin was sited and shaped to fit the National Mall’s layout (aligned with the Lincoln and Washington monuments and set into the ground) so it would harmonize with the existing memorials.