The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Becoming Federal Law: National Vietnam War Veterans Day

On March 29, 2012, President Barack Obama 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 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War."

On December 26, 2016,  the Vietnam Veterans Day Coalition of State  Council presented a letter to President-elect Donald Trump and Congressional leadership outlining the history and timeline of cause to  establish March 29 as Vietnam War Veterans Day and requesting that it be one of the first legislations passed and signed into law during the 115th Congress.

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 days on which the U.S. flag should be officially displayed.


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