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The Vietnam conflict was one of the most controversial engagements in the history of the United States. The effects of U.S. involvement, the impact of an individual's participation, political decisions and the politics of decision-making are still felt. The memorial itself, was a topic of intense debate. And yet, it is one of the most visited sited in Washington, D.C.
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