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The memorial was placed in support of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War (2012-2025), as declared by the U.S. Congress (Public Law 110–181, Section 598) and the Department of Defense's Vietnam War Commemoration program.
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March 29 was chosen as National Vietnam War Veterans Day because on March 29, 1973, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) was disbanded and the last U.S. combat troops departed the Republic of Vietnam. The last unit was elements of MACV's Infantry Security Force (Special Guard), actually special couriers. [citation needed]
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 ...
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.
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 ceased to exist after North Vietnam's victory in the Vietnam War. Therefore, the country of South Vietnam's awards and decorations are considered obsolete.
Veterans Day differs in meaning from Memorial Day—the United States holiday that honors specifically those who lost their lives while serving in the military. Related: 75 Veterans Day Quotes 11.
Foreign and international decorations are authorized for wear on United States military uniforms by the Department of Defense in accordance with established regulations for the receipt of such awards as outlined by the State Department. In the case of foreign decorations, the awards may be divided into senior service decorations (awarded only ...