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Robert S McNamara's "In Retrospect," was left in a used condition at the Wall in 1997. The book had been left with 9 bullet holes and bound by adhesive tape.
Writing on the book jacket reveal the anger and resentment felt by some Vietnam…

A canteen left at the Vietnam Memorial in 1995. Writing on the exterior surface of the canteen is addressed to "Rick" and signed ""Fredrick W. Pepper / USN / 1969 - 1973." As indicated by some writing on the object, the canteen was left during a …

Originally attached to a flower vase, the note reads: "To the Vietnam Veteran: / I think of you alot [sic]. / I hope you're doing okay. / You are special. / _________ / "Jenny" / American Red Cross Girl / VN '68 - '69".

A 1969 aerial photograph of Phu Loi, Vietnam. The reverse side of the photograph writes "enroute to graves registration in Saigon." Left at the Wall in 1993.

A Native American dream catcher left at the Wall in 1993, originally with a wolf pelt that had been removed by the MRCE collections staff.

An artifact left at the Vietnam Memorial, 1988. They are boots, OG-107 tropical combat style, commonly referred to as "jungle boots."

A group photograph of Jan Scruggs and supporters of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that helped with the passage of the bill in the Senate. From left: Murray McCann; Lt. Cmdr. Jerry Bever, USN; Bill Marr; unidentified man; Ron Gibbs; Sen. Charles "Mac"…

A 1979 poster of the film "The Deer Hunter"

A 19 year-old Jan Scruggs in Vietnam, 1969.

Maya Lin stands with a model of her design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on May 4, 1982.