Always to Remember: The Story of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
- ISBN-10
- 0399220313
- ISBN-13
- 9780399220319
- Category
- National monuments
- Pages
- 101
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1989
- Publisher
- Putnam
- Author
- Brent K. Ashabranner
Description
The real meaning of the memorial is captured in the retelling of its improbable history and the depiction of its compelling and awe-inspiring presence.--School Library Journal, starred reivew. A fine recounting of an important development.--Booklist, starred review. Black-and-white photos.
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