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National Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemorations

March 29 – March 30, 2026

Where Things Stand

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a federal observance held every March 29 to honor the millions of Americans who served during the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 established this day to ensure veterans receive a formal welcome home and public recognition. Current events include national wreath-laying ceremonies at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and local commemorations in cities across the country.

Key Statements

CCBS News

Central Valley veterans gather in Stockton to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day, an official observance established by federal law in 2017.

Confirms the legal basis and local impact of the observance.

PPete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth gives remarks during a remembrance ceremony for National Vietnam War Veterans Day at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington.

Shows high-level executive branch participation in the national ceremony.

News

Vietnam War veterans honored in downtown Stockton: "Nobody appreciated us"

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