The Brief
- Atlanta city officials and veterans gathered in Piedmont Park to unveil the city’s first memorial dedicated specifically to the Vietnam War.
- The monument enshrines the names of approximately 240 soldiers from Atlanta and Fulton County who lost their lives in the conflict.
- The dedication ceremony coincided with the national day of remembrance, providing a long-awaited space for local veterans and the community to reflect.
ATLANTA – More than 10 years after the project was first envisioned, the City of Atlanta officially opened a new Vietnam Veterans War Memorial in Piedmont Park on Sunday to honor local soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
What we know:
The memorial, located near 14th Street in Piedmont Park, features pillars extending toward the sky and the phrase “Freedom is not free” etched into the ground.…