US Edition'It was a pleasure to serve': 13th annual Vietnam Veterans Day held in Huntsville
- On March 29, 2025, ceremonies and gatherings took place in multiple locations, including Milwaukee's Veterans Park and Jeffersontown's Veterans Memorial Park, to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
- National Vietnam War Veterans Day was established through The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017, signed into law by President Donald Trump, to honor the approximately 2,700,000 Americans who served during the Vietnam War.
- These events, including one near the Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Memorial, involved Vietnam War veterans, their families, and other groups, and featured activities such as the pinning of the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin, sharing stories, and paying tribute to the more than 58,000 Americans who died during the war.
- The commemorations marked 52 years since the last U.S. Combat troops withdrew from Vietnam in 1973 and also served as the conclusion of the 13-year-long Vietnam War 50th Commemoration Program initiated by the federal government in 2012.
- Organizers like Leroy Jansky and Ron Ramos, along with officials such as Edward J. Chrystal and Governor Brad Little, emphasized the importance of remembering the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and ensuring their stories are never forgotten, with Chrystal acknowledging the nearly 1,500 service members still unaccounted for.
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'It was a pleasure to serve': 13th annual Vietnam Veterans Day held in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — On Saturday, Vietnam veterans were honored at the Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial. March 29 is designated as National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a day where Americans unite to honor Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice. It was the same day that in 1973, the US Military Assistance Command Vietnam was disestablished and the last combat troops departed the country. 📲Download the …
Vietnam veterans honored throughout Capital Region, 50 years since war ends
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Towns across the Capital Region held ceremonies Saturday honoring Vietnam veterans, 50 years since the Vietnam War ended. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In Schenectady, Vietnam veterans were honored with music, the national anthem, the pledge of allegiance and plenty of speeches from both county officials and veterans themselves. One of the speakers was Ne…
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