<P> The main part of the memorial , which was completed in 1982 , is in Constitution Gardens adjacent to the National Mall , just northeast of the Lincoln Memorial . The memorial is maintained by the U.S. National Park Service , and receives around 3 million visitors each year . The Memorial Wall was designed by American architect Maya Lin . In 2007 , it was ranked tenth on the `` List of America 's Favorite Architecture '' by the American Institute of Architects . As a National Memorial , it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . </P>
<P> The main part of the memorial , which was completed in 1982 , is in Constitution Gardens adjacent to the National Mall , just northeast of the Lincoln Memorial . The memorial is maintained by the U.S. National Park Service , and receives around 3 million visitors each year . The Memorial Wall was designed by American architect Maya Lin . In 2007 , it was ranked tenth on the `` List of America 's Favorite Architecture '' by the American Institute of Architects . As a National Memorial , it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . </P>
when was the vietnam veterans war memorial built
when was the vietnam veterans war memorial built
1982
1982