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On March 29, 2012, President Barack Obama proclaimed March 29, 2012, as Vietnam Veterans Day. The proclamation called "upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the Vietnam War." [1]
This year's 50th anniversary marks the departure of the last American troops from Vietnam, which was March 29, 1973, according to the U.S. Army’s website. More: Donald Kom is featured speaker ...
Mar. 31—About 75 Vietnam War veterans, Daughters of the American Revolution members and patriots gathered on the Historic Courthouse steps Tuesday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the ...
Awards and decorations of the Vietnam War were military decorations which were bestowed by the major warring parties that participated in the Vietnam War. North Vietnam, South Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand and the United States all issued awards and decorations to their personnel during, or after, the conflict. South Vietnam as a country ...
Vietnam War Memorial dollar [25] Outstretched hand touching a name on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial: Three medals awarded during the Vietnam War: Ag 90%, Cu 10% Authorized: 500,000 (max) Uncirculated: 57,317 W Proof: 226,262 P 1994 $1: Prisoners of War dollar [26] A chained eagle breaks free through a ring to represent "Freedom"
Aug. 20—When Don Bogut and Bert Rice give out the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin, they take a moment to thank the recipient for their service, looking directly into their eyes as they shake hands.
The United States Veterans Commemorative Coin Act of 1993 (Pub. L. 103–186) authorized the production of a commemorative silver dollar to pay tribute to veterans of the Vietnam War and the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. The act allowed the coins to be struck in both proof and uncirculated finishes. [3]
English: Seal of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, 50th Anniversary. Date: 2021: Source: