Acknowledging the courage and sacrifice of veterans of the Vietnam war and expressing regret for the mistreatment of veterans returning home from the war.

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Introduced on July 30, 2024 by Daniel Scott Sullivan

Legislation Details

Acknowledges the courage and sacrifice of Vietnam war veterans.
Expresses regret for the mistreatment of veterans returning home from the war.
Notes the beginning of U.S. advisory roles in Vietnam in 1955 and the arrival of ground combat units in 1965.
Highlights the peak troop presence in 1969 of over 537,000 personnel.
Mentions the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1973, leading to the withdrawal of U.S. forces.
Marks the capture of Saigon by North Vietnamese forces in 1975, placing South Vietnam under Communist control.
States that more than 58,000 U.S. service members died, and over 153,000 were wounded in the Vietnam war.
Discusses the exposure of thousands of veterans to Agent Orange and other harmful herbicides.
Comments on the divisive nature of the Vietnam war in the U.S., influenced by media, academia, and violent protests.
Criticizes the personal attacks and mistreatment of service members due to decisions beyond their control.
Observes Vietnam Veterans Day annually on March 29, commemorating the withdrawal of combat troops.
Calls for increased education in U.S. schools about the Vietnam war and the experiences of veterans.
Urges the President to formally acknowledge the mistreatment of Vietnam war veterans as part of the Vietnam War Commemoration.

Last updated 9/15/2024

Acknowledges the courage and sacrifice of Vietnam war veterans.
Expresses regret for the mistreatment of veterans returning home from the war.
Notes the beginning of U.S. advisory roles in Vietnam in 1955 and the arrival of ground combat units in 1965.
Highlights the peak troop presence in 1969 of over 537,000 personnel.
Mentions the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1973, leading to the withdrawal of U.S. forces.
Marks the capture of Saigon by North Vietnamese forces in 1975, placing South Vietnam under Communist control.
States that more than 58,000 U.S. service members died, and over 153,000 were wounded in the Vietnam war.
Discusses the exposure of thousands of veterans to Agent Orange and other harmful herbicides.
Comments on the divisive nature of the Vietnam war in the U.S., influenced by media, academia, and violent protests.
Criticizes the personal attacks and mistreatment of service members due to decisions beyond their control.
Observes Vietnam Veterans Day annually on March 29, commemorating the withdrawal of combat troops.
Calls for increased education in U.S. schools about the Vietnam war and the experiences of veterans.
Urges the President to formally acknowledge the mistreatment of Vietnam war veterans as part of the Vietnam War Commemoration.