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The Wall Opens at LBJ Library

Recap: The Wall Opens at the LBJ Library

The Wall That Heals opened at the LBJ Presidential Library on Friday, April 22, 2016. The opening ceremony included remarks by LBJ Library Director Mark Updegrove, The University of Texas at Austin President Gregory L. Fenves, and Vietnam veteran John A. Miterko. Members of the Texas Association of Vietnam Veterans gave the presentation of colors and performed a combat cross ceremony in honor and dedication to the fallen.


Watch the full opening ceremony:




Vietnam Veteran John Miterko
Vietnam veteran John Miterko gives remarks during opening ceremony [LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin]

The Wall Opening Ceremony Attendees
Vietnam War veteran Earnie Leake and Sheri Brummett [LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin]

Texas Association of Vietnam Veterans
Members of the Texas Association of Vietnam Veterans [LBJ Library photo by Jay Godwin]

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