The Three Soldiers statue was designed to supplement the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, by adding a more traditional component such as a statue that depicts warriors from that war.<br />The statue, unveiled on Veterans Day, 1984, was designed by Frederick, who placed third in the original memorial design competition.

The Three Soldiers statue was designed to supplement the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, by adding a more traditional component such as a statue that depicts warriors from that war.
The statue, unveiled on Veterans Day, 1984, was designed by Frederick, who placed third in the original memorial design competition.