While the memorial has enjoyed broad acceptance by the American public, its origins were both humble and contentious. A grassroots effort launched by veterans with no funds, the project was completed in three and a half years. But an emotional debate about aesthetics and the interpretation of heroism, patriotism and history nearly doomed the project. Written from an insider's perspective, this book tells the complete story of the memorial's creation amid Washington politics, a nationwide design competition and the heated controversy over the winning design and its creator.
While the memorial has enjoyed broad acceptance by the American public, its origins were both humble and contentious. A grassroots effort launched by veterans with no funds, the project was completed in three and a half years. But an emotional debate about aesthetics and the interpretation of heroism, patriotism and history nearly doomed the project. Written from an insider's perspective, this book tells the complete story of the memorial's creation amid Washington politics, a nationwide design competition and the heated controversy over the winning design and its creator.
Creating the Vietnam Veterans Memorial: The Inside Story
324Creating the Vietnam Veterans Memorial: The Inside Story
324Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780786479092 |
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Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers |
Publication date: | 07/02/2015 |
Pages: | 324 |
Product dimensions: | 9.80(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.80(d) |
Age Range: | 18 Years |