Most People Don't Know About Mississippi's Beautiful Vietnam Veterans Memorial
By Daniella DiRienzo|Published March 28, 2020
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Daniella DiRienzo
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Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for more than 30 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as the Mississippi-based Parents & Kids Magazine. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. is a well-known landmark, but it’s not the only memorial dedicated to those who served in the Vietnam War. In fact, all 50 states have Vietnam memorials. However, none quite compare to the one found in coastal Mississippi — and that’s because it features photos of almost all of the casualties displayed. Take a look: