National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Date: March 29th
March 29th as of 2017 has been declared to be “National Vietnam War Veterans Day”. This day commemorates the sacrifices made and hardships suffered by over nine million Americans during the Vietnam War. Not only are those former soldiers honored but also their families, who have stood by their side before and after the war.
Additional Background: U.S. involvement in Vietnam started slowly with an initial deployment of advisors in the early 1950s, grew incrementally through the early 1960s and expanded with the deployment of full combat units in July 1965. The last U.S. personnel were evacuated from Vietnam in April 1975.
This national commemoration was authorized by Congress, established under the Secretary of Defense, and launched by the President to thank and honor our Nation’s Vietnam veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
Help us today in thanking all who fought for our country.
