Small Statehouse Exhibit In Concord Honors 50th Anniversary Of The End Of The Vietnam War

CONCORD, NH — Tucked inside the Hall of Flags at the Statehouse is a small display of artifacts left by the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall in 1990, when it came to New Hampshire.

The traveling wall, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., features the names of more than 58,000 people who died during the conflict.

Secretary of State David Scanlan and State Archivist Ashley Miller put together the display, which features photos, letters, medals, and other items.

“This exhibit is full of poignant reminders of the ultimate sacrifice thousands of Veterans made during the Vietnam War,” Scanlan said. “We’re sharing these artifacts with the New Hampshire public to honor their memory and recognize all our state’s Veterans and Service Members.”

Miller said, as they were preparing to acknowledge the anniversary, “These artifacts surfaced, proving that history is all around us, waiting to bring the past to life.”

The items will be displayed through Memorial Day.

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