The contention and debate behind the creation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
Since its dedication in 1982, the memorial has been one of the most visited monuments, honoring the fallen as a cultural icon. However, there was also a great deal of controversy at the time of its inception, with some dismissing it as "a nihilistic slab of stone." The designer, Maya Lin, was also criticized for her ethnicity, spurring a battle in Congress.
Robert Doubek, who as Project Director, piloted the memorial to federal approval. Robert served as an intelligence officer in the Air Force from 1967-1971, which included a year-long tour in Vietnam.
On July 1, Robert is releasing his book, Creating the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which provides an insider’s perspective into the origins and debate of the memorial. Tonight we'll talk with him about it.
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