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9/2/2026
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Chairman Azzinaro reveals Vietnam Memorial location
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 STATE HOUSE – House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Samuel A. Azzinaro (D-Dist. 37, Westerly) held a press conference yesterday, Sept. 1, to announce the future site of the Vietnam Memorial monument. The monument will be located along the Providence River behind 200 Dyer Street in downtown Providence.
“Rhode Island’s Vietnam War veterans have for too long gone without a fitting tribute to their bravery, honor and sacrifices. This site will serve our Vietnam veterans well by keeping their service and memories alive for the public. I thank all who had a hand in today’s announcement, and I look forward to being back here to officially open the new Vietnam Memorial once construction is complete,” said Chairman Azzinaro (D-Dist. 37, Westerly).
Chairman Azzinaro has chaired the Vietnam Memorial Commission and has been working with government and private officials to secure this site for a fitting memorial to Rhode Island’s Vietnam War Veterans.
Vietnam Veterans of America Rhode Island State Council, in partnership with Sisti Group Marketing, will be launching a website to collect donations for the memorial.
Photo - House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Samuel A. Azzinaro addresses the crowd at the announcement of the location of a new Vietnam War Memorial to be located in Providence.
For more information, contact:
Andrew Caruolo, Publicist
State House Room 20
Providence, RI 02903
(401)222-6124
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