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DeKalb mayor proclaims March 29 Vietnam Veterans Day

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National Vietnam Veterans Day was established in 2000 on the 25th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. On March 29, 1973, the last remaining U.S. service members left Vietnam. During the conflict, more than 58,000 American service members died. An estimated 500,000 have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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WSPA

Vietnam veterans honored in Spartanburg Co.

As heads bowed in respect and hymns of honor filled the air, Spartanburg County showed admiration for their Vietnam War veterans on Wednesday.

1 year ago·Savannah, United States

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The Daily Item

Montour commissioners proclaim Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29

DANVILLE — On the eve of National Vietnam Veterans Day, Montour County commissioners at Tuesday's meeting voted to recognize by proclamation, the valor and service of those who served in that long-ago war.

1 year ago·United States

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Albuquerque Journal

On 50th anniversay, honor our Vietnam veterans

Today is National Vietnam War Veterans Day — the date set aside by Congress for our nation to honor our men and women who served in the United States military during the Vietnam War. It was on this date 50 years ago — March 29, 1973, that the last American military service member was pulled out of South Vietnam and the last American prisoners of war were released. More than nine million Americans served in our military during that war. Of this t…

1 year ago·Albuquerque, United States

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WDHN

Vietnam veterans honored in Ozark

OZARK, Ala. (WDHN)—Of the nearly nine million Americans who served in the Vietnam War, less than 850 thousand are still "alive".In 2017, a presidential proclamation declared march 29th as Vietnam Commemoration Day.A large ceremony took place in Ozark. Due to COVID, the official dedication of the Vietnam wall in front of the Dale County government complex was delayed for more than a year. It contains the names of 50 U.S. service members from Hous…

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WIVT - NewsChannel 34

Welcome Vietnam Veterans Day

OWEGO, NY (WIVT/WBGH) - Veterans and their families are being welcomed home as the 50th anniversary of the end of America's involvement in the Vietnam War approaches. Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day was officially established by Congress in 2012. This morning in Owego, there was a wreath laying ceremony outside of the courthouse and a lunch at VFW Post 1371. 21 service members from Tioga County lost their lives fighting in Vietnam. At the cere…

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KX NEWS

Governor Burgum proclaims March 29th Vietnam Veterans Day in ND

BISMARCK, N.D. (KXNET) -- At the State Capitol, nearly 200 veterans and neighbors were present at the Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday. "More than 2.7 million Americans, including 15,000 North Dakotans, served during the Vietnam War of 1961 to 1975," proclaimed Governor Doug Burgum at the ceremony. "This includes 42,000 Native Americans who served the U.S. Armed forces." March 29, 2023 marks 50 years since the remaining combat troops a…

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