12K views · 473 reactions | The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration conducts a wreath laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. on National Vietnam Veterans Day. | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Facebook

3.9K views · 302 reactions | On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honor all those who bravely served and sacrificed during the Vietnam War. #NationalVietnamWarVeteransDay | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs | Facebook

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial at Warbird Park took place Wednesday, Jan. 7. Hundreds of veterans came out to witness the moment. The Vietnam Veterans of America provided the presentation of colors. Lori Coleman sang the national anthem. U.S. Air Force veteran Paul Hickey read a poem. City councilman Mike Lowder, landscape architect Jessica Wise, director of operations Matt Brittan and Col. Thomas “Buddy” Styers all spoke during the event. The memorial will be

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#Onthisday 1982: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C. Today it has become one of the most beloved and visited memorials in America. Today we continue the promise The Wall was built on - never forget→http://bit.ly/2iRkyKG #TheWall35 | Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund