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50th Anniversary of Vietnam War

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I was raised in Tucson but I grew up in Vietnam.  We say funny things about war to temper its reality.  Most all of us grunts like to say that we are graduates of the University of South Vietnam. Not even the most searing literature can speak to the loss of innocence that this war gifted us.
50th Anniversary of the
Vietnam War
Commemoration
“No event in American history is more misunderstood than the Vietnam War. It was misreported then, and it is misremembered now.”
Richard Nixon, New York Times, March 28, 1985

Press Release

*DOD Announces Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Program*
January 14, 2011

The Department of Defense announced today its program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The program will:

  • Thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.
  • Highlight the service of the armed forces during the Vietnam War and the contributions of federal agencies and governmental and non-governmental organizations that served with, or in support of, the armed forces.
  • Pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by the people of the United States during the Vietnam War.
  • Highlight the advances in technology, science, and medicine related to the military research conducted during the Vietnam War.
  • Recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the allies of the United States during the Vietnam War.

DoD representatives will coordinate with other federal agencies, veteran groups, state, local government and non-government organizations for their input in Vietnam War commemoration activities. For more information call 877-387-9951 or visit the official website at http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/.

The United States of America
Vietnam War Commemoration
2521 S. Clark St., Suite 650, Arlington, VA 22202    |     Phone 877-387-9951    |     Email: vnwar50th@wso.whs.mil |     Privacy & Security

2 thoughts on “50th Anniversary of Vietnam War”

  1. Coincidentally I just finished reading Senator John McCain’s “Faith of my Fathers” book and re-lived his horror as a POW during the Vietnam Conflict. I’ll be posting a book review sometime soon.

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