Why were some veterans offended by Maya Lin's design for the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.?
A) it descended into the earth
B) it was white
C) it had carvings condemning war
D) Lin was a famous anti-war protester
E) none of the other answers

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Some veterans were offended by the design of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial because it descended into the earth, which they felt symbolized a defeat or a downward spiral rather than a commemoration of their sacrifice.

Why Were Some Veterans Offended by Maya Lin's Design for the Vietnam