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Indianapolis, Indiana
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The memorials are part of the Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District, a five-block area dedicated to honoring veterans and military history.
The Vietnam War Memorial features a black granite wall inscribed with the names of 1,617 Hoosiers who lost their lives or went missing in action during the Vietnam War.
The Korean War Memorial includes a bronze statue of a soldier and a wall with the names of 927 Indiana soldiers who died in the conflict.
The plaza is one of the largest war memorials in the United States, second only to the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
The Indiana War Memorial Plaza was inspired by the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
The Indiana War Memorial Plaza was originally conceived as a national headquarters for the American Legion, founded in Indianapolis in 1919.
The Indiana War Memorial Plaza Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, recognizing its architectural and historical significance.
The memorials host various ceremonies and events throughout the year, including Memorial Day and Veterans Day commemorations.
