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NNAVM_201113_001.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2020_11_13B1_NativeAmer_Vet_Mem DC -- Natl Native American Veterans Memorial (@ Natl Museum of the American Indian) (37 photos from 11/13/2020) National Native American Veterans Memorial
This memorial recognizes American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian men and women who have served in every branch of the United States Armed Forces, from the Revolutionary War to the present day, and the support and sacrifices of their families.
The memorial's symbols represent concepts important to many Native cultures: the cardinal directions; the elements of water, fire, earth, and air; and the circle. The fountain at the center evokes a drum. On it rests an upright ring—an opening to the sky and the spiritual world. Four lances provide places where visitors can tie prayer cloths.
Commissioned by the United States Congress, the memorial was designed by Harvey Pratt (Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes), a Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and Butzer Architects and Urbanism. It was built through generous support of individuals, corporations and foundations, and Native nations.
All offerings will be viewed as temporary and removed from the site in an appropriate and respectful manner.
NNAVM_201113_051.JPG: Highes Hellions
Vox Mortis
Vietnam
NNAVM_201113_056.JPG: Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Hub of the Chippewa Nation
NNAVM_201113_073.JPG: I [Heart] Our Native Warriors
NNAVM_201113_287.JPG: More stuff to see! The National Native American Veterans Memorial opened at the National Museum of the American Indian on Veterans Day.
NNAVM_201109_001.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2020_11_09B1_NativeAmer_Vet_Mem DC -- Natl Native American Veterans Memorial (@ Natl Museum of the American Indian) (20 photos from 11/09/2020) National Museum of the American Indian
Museum entrance
National Native American Veterans Memorial
NNAVM_201109_037.JPG: National Native American Veterans Memorial
This memorial recognizes American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian men and women who have served in every branch of the United States Armed Forces, from the Revolutionary War to the present day, and the support and sacrifices of their families.
The memorial's symbols represent concepts important to many Native cultures: the cardinal directions; the elements of water, fire, earth, and air; and the circle. The fountain at the center evokes a drum. On it rests an upright ring—an opening to the sky and the spiritual world. Four lances provide places where visitors can tie prayer cloths.
Commissioned by the United States Congress, the memorial was designed by Harvey Pratt (Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes), a Marine Corps Vietnam veteran and Butzer Architects and Urbanism. It was built through generous support of individuals, corporations and foundations, and Native nations.
All offerings will be viewed as temporary and removed from the site in an appropriate and respectful manner.
NNAVM_201109_080.JPG: Sanding the bridge metal.
NNAVM_201031_03.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2020_10_31D_NativeAmer_Vet_Mem DC -- Natl Native American Veterans Memorial (@ Natl Museum of the American Indian) (8 photos from 10/31/2020)
NNAVM_201018_01.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2020_10_18B3_NativeAmer_Vet_Mem DC -- Natl Native American Veterans Memorial (@ Natl Museum of the American Indian) (7 photos from 10/18/2020) The ring has been uncovered. The memorial is scheduled to open on Veterans Day, about 3 weeks from then.
NNAVM_201013_03.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2020_10_13A4_NativeAmer_Vet_Mem DC -- Natl Native American Veterans Memorial (@ Natl Museum of the American Indian) (5 photos from 10/13/2020)
NNAVM_201004_04.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2020_10_04A_NativeAmer_Vet_Mem DC -- Natl Native American Veterans Memorial (@ Natl Museum of the American Indian) (3 photos from 10/04/2020)
NNAVM_200925_04.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2020_09_25D1_NativeAmer_Vet_Mem DC -- Natl Native American Veterans Memorial (@ Natl Museum of the American Indian) (6 photos from 09/25/2020)
NNAVM_200919_01.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2020_09_19C2_NativeAmer_Vet_Mem DC -- Natl Native American Veterans Memorial (@ Natl Museum of the American Indian) (4 photos from 09/19/2020) The ring hadn't been here the last time I visited.
NNAVM_200906_01.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2020_09_06E1_NativeAmer_Vet_Mem DC -- Natl Native American Veterans Memorial (@ Natl Museum of the American Indian) (3 photos from 09/06/2020)
NNAVM_200411_04.JPG: The following pictures are from the page 2020_DC_NativeAmer_Vet_Mem DC -- Natl Native American Veterans Memorial (@ Natl Museum of the American Indian) (63 photos from 2020)
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Wikipedia Description: National Museum of the American Indian
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The National Museum of the American Indian is a museum in the United States of the culture the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It is part of the Smithsonian Institution group of museums and research centers. ...
National Native American Veterans Memorial
In November 2020 the National Native American Veterans Memorial will be unveiled on the museum grounds. The memorial will honor American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian veterans who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces during every American conflict since the American Revolution. It was originally authorized by Congress in 1994 with amendments in 2013.
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