Bill Nichols State Veterans Home recently celebrated National Vietnam Veterans Memorial Day and paid tribute to local veterans for their service during the Vietnam War.
On March 29, the United States commemorated National Vietnam War Veterans Day on its 51th anniversary. The day holds a special place in history as March 29, 1973, was the day the last U.S. combat troops departed Vietnam, ending the United States’ role in the conflict.
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