On March 23, 2010, join us during the City Council meeting at 7pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall to recognize all the armed forces who had served in the Vietnam War.
Beginning in 1950 and ending with troop evacuations in 1975, the Vietnam War was the longest conflict in American history. 324,400 Californians served in the Vietnam War, putting their lives on the line for the cause of freedom and thousands more served in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and in the waterways throughout Southeast Asia in support of the war effort during the Vietnam War. More than 18,000 Californians were wounded and 5,822 were killed although our nation was divided in its support of the Vietnam War, we must pledge to never forget the outstanding strength, service and sacrifice of those who fought to defend democracy.
As a Nation, we have not appropriately recognized the contributions of these brave military men and women, nor appropriately thanked them for their service and on September 25, 2009, Governor Schwarzenegger signed AB 717 which established March 30, 2010 as...
“Welcome Back Home Vietnam Veterans Day”
...and encourages other institutions to recognize the contributions of all those involved in the Vietnam War.
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