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Local kids get history lesson from traveling Vietnam veterans memorial
WARREN, Ohio (WKBN) – A powerful tribute to fallen heroes is making a stop in the Mahoning Valley this weekend.
The Wall that Heals — a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial — continues its mission of remembrance and education.
It arrived in Warren this week, giving local residents a chance to honor those who served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War.
From noon to 3 p.m. Friday, families and students gathered for special programs focused on the importance of remembering this pivotal time in American History.
'Kids don't always get to learn about the Vietnam War. They don't get to know what the Vietnam vets went through when they came home, so just getting to sit down with them and talk to them while we're doing these things, saying, 'So what do you think about that wall up there? Do you know why it's so important?'' said Aimee Wehmeyer, director of the Warren Heritage Center.
Organizers say the wall will remain in town through the weekend with other events planned to encourage reflection, education and healing.
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