Vietnam Women's Memorial
Monument Bronze memorial in Washington honoring women servicemembers
Near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the National Mall, the Vietnam Women’s Memorial honors women who served-especially nurses; visitors come to leave tributes, learn about wartime medical service and place flowers among nearby monuments.
The Vietnam Women’s Memorial is a bronze sculpture group on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., that honors the women who served in and supported the U.S. effort during the Vietnam War. The memorial was unveiled in 1993 and forms part of the broader Vietnam Veterans Memorial complex.
The sculpture depicts three uniformed women tending to a wounded soldier and is placed near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall. It is intended as a complementary monument recognizing the roles of nurses, support staff and volunteers during the conflict.
The memorial stands on the National Mall close to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and near Constitution Gardens and the Reflecting Pool. It is accessible on foot from central Washington, D.C., and is visited in conjunction with other nearby war memorials.
- Dedication: Unveiled in 1993 and created by sculptor Glenna Goodacre, the bronze group commemorates women who served during the Vietnam War.
How to Get to Vietnam Women's Memorial #
The memorial sits on the National Mall just south of the main wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. From the Smithsonian metro station (blue/orange/silver lines), walk west along Independence Avenue and then north onto 23rd Street NW; it’s roughly a 10-15 minute walk.
Tips for Visiting Vietnam Women's Memorial #
- Visit at dawn or late afternoon for softer light and far fewer visitors; the bronze figures show much more detail at those times.
- Combine with a walk along the Vietnam Veterans Memorial; the two sites are in close proximity and complement each other historically.
- Respect the adjacent memorial spaces - no loud music or alcohol; the area is often used by veterans and families for quiet reflection.
Best Time to Visit Vietnam Women's Memorial #
Outdoor memorial best visited in spring or autumn for comfortable weather and lower visitor density.
Weather & Climate near Vietnam Women's Memorial #
Vietnam Women's Memorial's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1038 mm/year), wettest in May, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 2°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (102 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
