It’s taken 44 years, but the brave soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War are finally getting the recognition they deserve.
Thanks to U.S. Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Pat Toomey (R-PA), Wednesday, March, 29th will mark the first official National Vietnam War Veterans Day.
On this day in 1973, the U.S. withdrew it’s last remaining troops from South Vietnam. However, those who returned weren’t exactly given a heroes welcome.
To help remedy that, senators Donnelley and Toomey drafted the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act (S. 305), which designates March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day and encourages all Americans to display the U.S. flag in honor of those who served.
President Trump happily signed the bill into affect last night.
Tonight I'm proud to sign S. 305, which encourages the display of the U.S. flag on National Vietnam War Veterans Day tomorrow, March 29th. pic.twitter.com/IetZyMD4F9
— President Trump (@POTUS) March 29, 2017
In a statement, Sen. Toomey explains why he feels the bill is so important: “In many cases, Vietnam veterans did not receive the warm welcome they deserved when they came home. It’s time we put a heartfelt thank you to Vietnam veterans into law."
Thank you to all our veterans and to the active military men and women currently serving our country.