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Wake up call: Vietnam War Veterans Day

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In 2011 House Bill 255 established March 30 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. In 2017 it was amended to be March 29. The event recognizes all Vietnam veterans, whether they volunteered or were drafted. 22 were recognized as prisoners of war or missing in action, 17 of which have not yet returned home.

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KVIA

Veterans honored at the Welcome home Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- March 29th is recognized as National Vietnam Veterans day and a ceremony was held to honor those who fought in the war. The war lasted from 1955 until 1975. During that time, 58,000 people died. "This was the only group to fight a war that wasn't welcomed home," Vietnam veteran Jim Paul said. Paul explains that when soldiers returned home, they were greeted by protestors. The ceremony today honored those who fought for t…

30 days ago·Panama City, United States

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abc 7 Chicago

Vietnam War veterans gather to remember fallen colleagues at memorial on Chicago Riverwalk

How many people died in the Vietnam War? More than 58,000 US troops never came home, and veterans honored them in downtown Chicago on Friday.

30 days ago·Chicago, United States

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WCVB

Wake up call: Vietnam War Veterans Day

Today's wake up call comes from Vietnam War Veterans Day

1 month ago·Boston, United States

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Helena Independent Record

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans ceremony held at Montana State Capitol

Veterans and their families gathered at the Montana State Capitol on Friday for the annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans ceremony.

30 days ago·Helena, United States

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WTAE

Vietnam Veterans honored in Washington County ceremony

Organizers of the event at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies say it was meant to honor both veteran who served during the Vietnam and their families.

1 month ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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Mass Live

Civics team, first responders, veterans events on senator’s schedule (Letter)

Yesterday marked National Vietnam War Veterans’ Day, a day where we honor and remember our Vietnam Veterans, those still missing in action, and their families. To all those who served in Vietnam, thank you for your service and welcome home!Monday morning, I started off my week with the dedication of U.S. Route 20 as a National Medal of Honor Highway in West Springfield. Historic Route 20 is the longest continuous highway in the United States and…

30 days ago·Springfield, United States

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