Celebrate the Century: 1980s, Vietnam Veterans Memorial

United States · 1999 · 33c

This stamp features a poignant image of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The design highlights the reflective black granite wall, inscribed with the names of fallen service members, with a visitor's hand gently touching a name. A single red rose lies at the base of the wall, symbolizing remembrance and sacrifice.

Issued as part of the 'Celebrate the Century' series, this stamp commemorates a significant cultural and historical touchstone of the 1980s. The memorial, designed by Maya Lin and dedicated in 1982, became a powerful and healing national monument for a generation affected by the Vietnam War.