National Vietnam War Veterans Day March 29, 2019

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a US holiday observed annually on March 29. It recognizes veterans who served in the US military during the Vietnam War. It should not be confused with Veterans Day.

History

On March 29, 2019, President Donald Trump proclaimed March 29, 2012, as Vietnam Veterans Day. The proclamation called "upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities that commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the Vietnam War."^[1]

On December 26, 2016 the Vietnam Veterans Day Coalition of States Council presented a letter to President Elect Donald Trump and Congressional leadership outlines the history and timeline of cause to establish March 29th as Vietnam War Veterans Day and request that it be one of the first legislations passed and signed into law during the 115 Congress.^[2]

On March 28, 2017, President Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017. This act officially recognizes March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The Act also includes the day among those days on which the US flag should especially be displayed.^[3]

29 March 1973 was the date the last US combat troops departed the Republic of Vietnam and Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) was disbanded. The last unit was elements of MACV's Infantry Security Force (Special Guard), actually special couriers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Vietnam_War_Veterans_Day

Thank you for your service!