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Commemorating the Vietnam War

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Presidential Proclamation: Anniversary Commemoration, 2022 

Presidential Proclamation: Anniversary Commemoration, 2022
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VWC SITREP 

VWC SITREP
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Vietnam Veterans Stories 

Vietnam Veterans Stories
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Vietnam War Commemoration 

Vietnam War Commemoration
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Proclamations: States, Territories, Commonwealths, D.C. 

Proclamations: States, Territories, Commonwealths, D.C.
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Presidential Proclamations: Vietnam War Commemoration 

Presidential Proclamations: Vietnam War Commemoration
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Fact Sheet: Vietnam War Commemoration 

Fact Sheet: Vietnam War Commemoration
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial 

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

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The Vietnam War Commemoration, a national 50th anniversary remembrance, holds a “welcome home” event in the National Mall. It honors the legacy of Vietnam veterans and their families, the contributions of individual citizens, allies, armed forces and nongovernmental organizations during the Vietnam War period. Play
Vietnam Veterans Honored at National Mall
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Vietnam Veterans Honored at National Mall
A service member speaks at a lectern outdoors as other officials stand nearby. Play
National Vietnam War Veterans Day
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Six people, including three in Army uniform, stand in a row on a stage. Play
Green Beret Inducted Into Hall of Heroes
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Green Beret Inducted Into Hall of Heroes
View of a room with a seated audience. Play
Green Beret Receives Medal of Honor
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Green Beret Receives Medal of Honor
View of a White House Room Play
Biden Awards Medals of Honor to 4 Vietnam War Soldiers
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Biden Awards Medals of Honor to 4 Vietnam War Soldiers
Gen. Glen VanHerck, Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, recognizes the service of Vietnam Veterans and their families for Vietnam War Veterans Day. Play
Gen. Glen VanHerck Vietnam War Veterans Day Message
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Gen. Glen VanHerck Vietnam War Veterans Day Message
Gary Sinise joins with the Department of Defense, The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration and the Nation to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and their families on National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Play
Gary Sinise on National Vietnam War Veterans Day
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Gary Sinise on National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Tribute video in honor of Memorial Day 2021. Join the Nation ... Thank a Vietnam Veteran! vietnamwar50th.com Play
Memorial Day Honors
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Memorial Day Honors
Service members and civilians stand by a wreath and flags. Play
National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2021
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day 2021
A Tribute To Vietnam Veterans, narrated by Sam Elliott, honors and thanks all those who served during the Vietnam War, a most turbulent time in history. Many Vietnam veterans never received the thanks and the welcome home they deserved. The United States Vietnam War Commemoration is working hard to change that. Please visit www.VietnamWar50th.com to learn more about how you can Join the nation...thank a Vietnam Veteran! Play
A Tribute To Vietnam Veterans
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A Tribute To Vietnam Veterans
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis R. McDonough honor Vietnam War veterans during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, March 29, 2021. Play
DOD, VA Top Leaders Lay Wreath to Honor Vietnam War Veterans
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DOD, VA Top Leaders Lay Wreath to Honor Vietnam War Veterans
A civilian speaks. Play
Retired Army Capt. Donna Rowe
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Retired Army Capt. Donna Rowe
A video segment from an interview with LTG Keith Kellogg USA (RET) conducted by Joe Galloway on July 13th, 2016 at the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration in Arlington, VA as part of the Commemoration's Oral History Program. Play
Army Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg (Retired)
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Army Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg (Retired)
The armed forces of the United States along with various governmental agencies and organizations have joined the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration as Commemorative partners, holding events to thank and honor our Vietnam veterans across the nation. To learn more, please visit www.VietnamWar50th.com. Join the nation...thank a Vietnam veteran! Play
Salute To Service
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Salute To Service
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration depends on the incredible support of organizations, corporations, and agencies that have joined as Commemorative Partners in the national effort to thank and honor our Vietnam Veterans. This video showcases some of the events that exemplify this initiative authorized by Congress, established under the secretary of defense, and launched by the president in May 2012. Join the nation...thanks a Vietnam veteran! Play
Salute To Commemorative Partners
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Salute To Commemorative Partners
A civilian speaks against a dark background. Play
Retired Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey
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Retired Army Gen. Barry McCaffrey
An Inspiration Network production that tells the all too common story of a forgotten and unrecognized veteran of the Vietnam War and our duty as a nation to thank and honor all those who served during the Vietnam era. Inspiration Network is a proud Commemorative Partner of the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration (VWC). Play
Moment of Truth
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Moment of Truth
Remarks at the Vietnam Wall by President Barack Obama at the Commemoration Ceremony of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, May 28th, 2012, Washington, DC. Please visit www.VietnamWar50th.com for more information. Join the nation...thank a Vietnam Veteran! Play
Commemoration Ceremony of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
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Commemoration Ceremony of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War
Vietnam War Veterans Day video made for Army social media use. Play
Vietnam War Veterans Day
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Vietnam War Veterans Day
A video created for social media by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum as part of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which falls on March 29. Over 1.8 million Sailors served during the Vietnam War, and their role in fighting this war is often overlooked. This video offers a short overview of the Navy's role in Vietnam and incorporates oral history clips throughout, as veterans tell us their experiences in their own words. Always remember their contributions and their sacrifices. (US Navy Video by Laura Orr/Released). Play
The U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War: The Ten Thousand Day War at Sea
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The U.S. Navy in the Vietnam War: The Ten Thousand Day War at Sea