. . . over 265,000 women served in the armed forces of the United States. Nearly 10,000 women in uniform actually served in-country during the Vietnam War. They completed their tours of duty and made a difference. They gave their lives.

The Vietnam Women’s Memorial was established not only to honor those women who served, but also for the families who lost loved ones in the war, so they would know about the women who provided comfort, care, and a human touch for those who were suffering and dying. The Vietnam Women’s Memorial was dedicated in November 11,1993 as part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

The Vietnam Women’s Memorial Project was incorporated in 1984 and is a non-profit organization located in Washington, D.C. The mission of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial Project is to promote the healing of Vietnam women veterans through the placement of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial on the grounds of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.; to identify the military and civilian women who served during the Vietnam war; to educate the public about their role; and to facilitate research on the physiological, psychological, and sociological issues correlated to their service.

The Project has the support of every major veterans group in the country including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and more than 40 other diverse organizations.

In 2002 The Project changed its name to the Vietnam Women's Memorial Foundation to better reflect its mission at this time.

Presentation of Colors: Joint Forces Color Guard Military District of Washington

National Anthem: Kera O'Bryan, Emmy Nominated Actress and Singer

Master of Ceremonies: Diane Carlson Evans

Welcome: Patricia Trap, Acting Superintendent National Mall & Memorial Parks

Diane Carlson Evans, Founder & President Vietnam Women’s Memorial Foundation

VVMF Speaker: LCDR Kim Mitchell, USN (Ret)

Salute to the Vietnam Women's Memorial: COL. Jane Carson, USA (Ret)

Diane Carlson Evans is a Vietnam veteran who was the driving force behind the creation of the Vietnam Women's Memorial. Motivated to include the voices of approximately 265,000 military women of the Vietnam era whose experiences were overlooked or forgotten, Evans founded the Vietnam Women's Memorial Project in 1984 to push to include women in memorials of the war.

Diane Carlson Evans advocated before Congress and to the public for seven years before authorization was granted to create the Vietnam Women's Memorial. The sculpture was dedicated on November 11, 1993 as part of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Salute to the Vietnam Women's Memorial: Allen Hoe, Vietnam Veteran and Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army

Do not know where we ( Vietnam Veterans ) would be without our 'Donut Dollies” and these special “Angels” our Nurse Corps! Thank You to these very special Ladies!