Celebrate the Century: 1980s - Vietnam Veterans Memorial

United States of America · 2000 · 33c

This stamp features a poignant image of a visitor touching the polished black granite of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The design captures the reflective nature of the wall, showing the names of fallen soldiers. It was part of the 'Celebrate the Century' series, which commemorated significant events and cultural touchstones of the 20th century.

Issued in 2000, this stamp honors the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, dedicated in 1982. The memorial, designed by Maya Lin, became a powerful and somber tribute to the U.S. armed forces who fought and died in the Vietnam War.