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I did not realize it is today. Honor them today, so many need to heal. And to any on here that served in Vietnam...I salute you and thank you for your service and I am truly sorry you were treated badly
NATIONAL VIETNAM VETERANS DAY – UNFATHOMABLE SACRIFICE
Last year, President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017. It designated March 29 as National Vietnam Veterans Day. The purpose was to honor those who served at a time when service members were treated poorly by the American people – instead of ticker tape parades, they were spat on, called “baby killers” or shrugged off without so much as a ‘thank you for your service.’
The attitudes of Americans created lasting damage for the veterans of that era, even though the vast majority of American service members helped the Vietnamese people on a personal level …for which they were imminently grateful.
Today, across the nation, there are ceremonies in communities to honor not just the fallen, but those who served. The creation of the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial 30 years ago was a first step, this national holiday is another step.
National Vietnam Veterans Day - Unfathomable Sacrifice - Uncle Sam's Misguided Children
NATIONAL VIETNAM VETERANS DAY – UNFATHOMABLE SACRIFICE
Last year, President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017. It designated March 29 as National Vietnam Veterans Day. The purpose was to honor those who served at a time when service members were treated poorly by the American people – instead of ticker tape parades, they were spat on, called “baby killers” or shrugged off without so much as a ‘thank you for your service.’
The attitudes of Americans created lasting damage for the veterans of that era, even though the vast majority of American service members helped the Vietnamese people on a personal level …for which they were imminently grateful.
Today, across the nation, there are ceremonies in communities to honor not just the fallen, but those who served. The creation of the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial 30 years ago was a first step, this national holiday is another step.
National Vietnam Veterans Day - Unfathomable Sacrifice - Uncle Sam's Misguided Children