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Philadelphia InquirerTuesday, 26 May 2026

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Local vets learn about the making of Philly’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Frank Dougherty, who wrote about the men who died for the Daily News, gave the keynote address.

Dana Munro
How they framed it

The story takes a commemorative and historical angle, focusing on the personal efforts of a former reporter to document the lives of fallen local service members for a memorial.

Context

Following Memorial Day, the paper highlights the local history and individual stories behind the creation of the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial, specifically the role of journalism in honoring the deceased.

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the making of Philly’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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