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Read. Follow. Verify.Recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day
Record date · March 31, 2025
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What This Bill Does
Representative Glenn Thompson of Pennsylvania delivered a speech in the House of Representatives to honor Vietnam War veterans on the occasion of National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The remarks commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the departure of the last U.S. combat troops from Vietnam.
This document serves as an official congressional record of the recognition of Vietnam War veterans, marking the anniversary of the end of U.S. combat involvement in the conflict.
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Vietnam War veterans
The speech is a formal recognition of their service and the anniversary of their return from combat.
Key Facts
- March 29, 1973, marked the departure of the last U.S. combat troops from Vietnam.
- The year 2025 marks the 52nd anniversary of the end of direct U.S. combat involvement in Vietnam.
- Approximately 2.7 million servicemembers served in the Vietnam War.
- The Vietnam Veterans War Memorial in Washington, D.C., was funded entirely through private donations.
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