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In 2013, Congress passed legislation authorizing the NMAI to create a National Native American Veterans Memorial to give "all Americans the opportunity to learn of the proud and courageous tradition of service of Native Americans in the Armed Forces of the United States." Today, the National Native American Veterans Memorial is a simultaneously interactive and intimate space designed to honor the sacrifice and service of Native American veterans and their families. This tribute is the first of its kind to recognize on a national scale Native American individuals in all branches of the United States military. Beyond serving as a symbol of recognition, the Native American Veterans Memorial is a gathering space for Native American veterans and their families, as well as an educational space for the general public.