Honors and recognizes the contributions of veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in Vietnam.
Encourages states and local governments to designate a Vietnam Veterans Day.
Encourages the people of the United States to observe Vietnam Veterans Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that:
provide the appreciation that such veterans deserve, but did not receive upon returning home from the war; demonstrate the resolve that never again shall the people of the United States disregard or denigrate a generation of veterans; promote awareness of the contributions of such veterans during military service as well as to their communities; promote awareness of the importance of entire communities empowering veterans and their families readjust to civilian life after military service; and promote opportunities for Vietnam veterans to assist younger veterans returning from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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