The National Mall in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
National Native American Veterans Memorial
Monumento Nacional de Veteranos Indígenas Estadounidenses
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 23, 2022
1. 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.
[Spanish translation:]
Los símbolos del monumento representan conceptos significativos para muchas culturas indígenas: los puntos cardinales; los cuatro elementos, es decir, agua, fuego, tierra y aire; y el círculo. La fuente que hay en el centro evoca la forma de un tambor. Sobre ella descansa un anillo vertical: una abertura al cielo y al mundo espiritual. Cuatro lanzas proporcionan un lugar donde los visitantes pueden atar paños de oración.
Comisionado por el Congreso de los Estados Unidos, el monumento fue diseñado por Harvey Pratt (tribus cheyene y arapajó), veterano del Cuerpo de Marines de Vietnam, en colaboración con Butzer Architects and Urbanism. Se construyó gracias a la generosidad de los particulares, las corporaciones y fundaciones, y los pueblos indígenas que brindaron su apoyo.
Todas las ofrendas se considerarán temporales y se retirarán del sitio de manera apropiada y respetuosa.
Erected 2020
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Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Military.
Location. 38° 53.309′ N, 77° 0.952′ W. Memorial is in Southwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in The National Mall. It is at the intersection of Maryland Avenue Southwest and 3rd Street Southwest, on the left when traveling west on Maryland Avenue Southwest. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 335 Maryland Ave SW, Washington DC 20024, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named George Rivera (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 3, 2020
2. National Native American Veterans Memorial
Other markers no longer nearby. Bald Cypress • Ártu (ar-too) (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Broadleaf Cattail • Káhkáhaskwar (kaw-kaw-has-quar) (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); Wetlands (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); George Rivera (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); What is a Grandfather Rock? (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Witchhazel • Suhwe?t (suh-whet) (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Wingapo (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Cardinal Direction Marker: North (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 3, 2020
3. National Native American Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 3, 2020
4. National Native American Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 3, 2020
5. Donor plaque for the veterans memorial on the National Museum of the American Indian
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 358 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on November 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 3, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
