Historical Marker

Vietnam War

Historical marker location:
Navy Yard, District of Columbia
( Memorial is on Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, 0.1 miles east of 11th Street Southeast, on the left when traveling east.)

1965 - 1972

The District was home to a thriving jazz scene in the mid-20th century: From the 1920s through the 1950s, Washington, D.C. was a hub for jazz musicians and clubs. Legendary performers such as Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker played in venues throughout the city.
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