"always to remember" is an essay about the vietnam veterans memorial. it also includes photos of the memorial and of maya lin. in an essay, explain whether the text and pictures together give you enough information to understand why the vietnam veterans memorial is considered to be such a moving monument to the soldiers who lost their lives in vietnam. in your essay use details from "always to remember" to explain why the memorial is moving or describe what additional information might you better understand the memorial's impact. 300 words or less.

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial has a very deep significance to the soldiers who fought in that war. For many years, they felt as though they had not received the recognition they deserved for having served their country. Moreover, the Vietnam war had divided the population into those who rejected it and those who supported it. In "Always to remember" by Brent Ashabranner. we can comprehend the emotional impact that this monument has in those who had survived the war thanks to the use the author makes of text and image.

The prose in the book helps tell the story of how the monument came to be. Vietnam veteran Jan C. Scruggs came up with the idea of a monument that would help him and a whole nation heal from the trauma the war had inflicted on them. The use of text throughout the book allows the readers to learn about the obstacles that Scruggs and his supporters had to overcome to see his vision fulfilled. The textual elements of the book also provide context that helps the reader understand the aftermath of the war.

The use of images in the book allows the reader to understand the symbolism and artistic elements of the monument as well as the overwhelming reactions of veterans and society in general. Maya Ying Lin won a contest held nationwide to pick the design of the monument. Her design was controversial and was met with both strong opposition and enthusiastic support. Images in the book provide visual cues that reinforce and support these parts of the historical narrative.

All in all, “Always to remember” uses a perfect combination of written and visual elements that support and compensate each other to tell a story that has very deep emotional implications for a whole generation of Americans.

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