People swarmed to social media to celebrate veterans, particularly those who served from 1955-1975, to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
“Thank you to all of our Vietnam Veterans for your service,” country star Toby Keith wrote on Twitter. “Welcome home.”
Thank you to all of our Vietnam Veterans for your service. Welcome home. #NationalVietnamWarVeteransDay pic.twitter.com/fG20axCIRQ
— Toby Keith (@tobykeith) March 29, 2022
“VA is honoring all warriors who served in the Vietnam War, including the Women’s Army Corps officers assigned to Vietnam — nearly 90% of them as nurses,” the Department of Veterans Affairs wrote in a Facebook post.
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Nebraska’s Vietnam Veterans Memorial broke ground Tuesday to commemorate the holiday.
“I was honored to present Vietnam Veterans with a special pin today at the [Virginia War Memorial],” Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin wrote. “I hope you wear it proudly and know how thankful we are for your service.”
I was honored to present Vietnam Veterans with a special pin today at the @VAWarMemorial. I hope you wear it proudly and know how thankful we are for your service. America is better for your sacrifice. Thank you for keeping us safe. ?? #VietnamVeteransDay pic.twitter.com/qr3GqPKrrg
— Governor Glenn Youngkin (@GovernorVA) March 29, 2022
“As the wife of a Vietnam veteran, I wish to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the veterans who served our great nation during the Vietnam War,” California Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard wrote. “58,318 names are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in DC. 1500 remain unaccounted for. They will never be forgotten.”
As the wife of a Vietnam veteran, I wish to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the veterans who served our great nation during the Vietnam War.
58,318 names are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in DC.
1500 remain unaccounted for.
They will never be forgotten. pic.twitter.com/CpgXM4XPML
— Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (@RepRoybalAllard) March 29, 2022
“Sending gratitude this Vietnam Veteran’s Day to the more than 108,000 Oregonians who served, including my dad,” Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan tweeted.
Sending gratitude this Vietnam Veteran’s Day to the more than 108,000 Oregonians who served, including my dad. Thank you.
If you’re interested in learning more about Oregonians and military service, visit: https://t.co/eK3JB0OrcF pic.twitter.com/uBpjAdeGJM
— Secretary of State Shemia Fagan (@OregonSOS) March 29, 2022
“Today and every day, we honor the courage & sacrifice of those who served in the Vietnam War, including nearly 1,300 Tennesseans who made the ultimate sacrifice,” Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee wrote. “TN is grateful & we are proud to be home to 160,000 Vietnam veterans.”
Today and every day, we honor the courage & sacrifice of those who served in the Vietnam War, including nearly 1,300 Tennesseans who made the ultimate sacrifice. TN is grateful & we are proud to be home to 160,000 Vietnam veterans. pic.twitter.com/SmMJv3dDrf
— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) March 29, 2022
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day was designated in 2017.
