In the late 1970s, Vietnam ... Memorial. | Tom Ervin/GettyImages Many visitors to the wall feel compelled to leave items in acknowledgment of the sacrifices made by soldiers—letters, handmade ...

More than 58,000 U.S. military ... for Vietnam veterans, Brumaghim said. Donations can be made via checks or money orders payable to “Wildcat Veterans Memorial Fund” (with the word “Gift ...