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There’s only one Museum in America that honors ALL Veterans – from all branches of service, and from all eras of our nation’s proud history of military service, both peacetime and wartime. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum is a powerful and personal experience designed to give a voice to every man and woman who answered the call for our country.

This is neither a war memorial nor a military museum. The National Veterans Memorial and Museum takes visitors on a narrative journey telling individual stories and shared experiences of Veterans throughout history.


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On National Medal of Honor Day, we honor the 3,516 Medal of Honor recipients who have distinguished themselves through acts of valor, including U.S. Marine Corps Major Stephen Pless.

From March 20 to September 22, 1967, Pless served as an Assistant Operations...

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National Veterans Memorial and Museum2 days ago

According to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, "more than 265,000 women served in the military during Vietnam — and approximately 10,000 military women served in-country during the conflict."

Among the names of eight women inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is Sharon...

National Veterans Memorial and Museum
National Veterans Memorial and Museum2 days ago

Share photos from your time in service during the Vietnam War to help us celebrate YOU on National Vietnam War Veterans Day!

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the last U.S. combat troops departing Vietnam and reparation of our remaining Prisoners...

Their stories shaped a nation. Our freedom is their legacy. Share in the celebration, and be inspired by the courage of those who served.

We are more than a museum.
We are the Home of the Brave.

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The NVMM is Open on MLK Day!

$1 Admission on Jan. 16 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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