Vietnam Veterans Day commemorates the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and their families and is part of a national effort to recognize the men and women who were denied a proper welcome upon returning home more than 45 years ago.
The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act, signed into law on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, designates March 29 of each year as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. On that day in 1973, the last combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam and the last prisoners of war held in North Vietnam arrived on American soil. It is also the date President Nixon chose for the first Vietnam Veterans Day in 1974.
I hope each of you will take a moment to view the attached video "The Eagle Cried" which really tells the story of how the returning soilders were treated. And, more importantly, take a moment this coming week to thank a Vietnam Era Veteran for his or her service and simply say "Welcome Home".
To all my brothers and sisters whose names are on The Wall and those who risk having their names there, Thank You for Your Service and God Bless.
Regards
The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act, signed into law on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, designates March 29 of each year as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. On that day in 1973, the last combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam and the last prisoners of war held in North Vietnam arrived on American soil. It is also the date President Nixon chose for the first Vietnam Veterans Day in 1974.
I hope each of you will take a moment to view the attached video "The Eagle Cried" which really tells the story of how the returning soilders were treated. And, more importantly, take a moment this coming week to thank a Vietnam Era Veteran for his or her service and simply say "Welcome Home".
To all my brothers and sisters whose names are on The Wall and those who risk having their names there, Thank You for Your Service and God Bless.
Regards
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