Vietnam Veterans Day

Vietnam Veterans Day is an American holiday dedicated to Vietnam War veterans. It was a difficult time for the entire nation. The Vietnam War revealed the worst aspects of humanity, with many soldiers who served there suffering from mental trauma. The horrors that took place in Vietnam will forever remain in history. We honor all veterans of this war on this day, annually on March 29.

History

The history of Vietnam Veterans Day begins in 2012, when it was proposed to celebrate this holiday. The government supported the initiative only five years later, when in 2017 a corresponding law was passed granting an official status to this memorial day.

The bloody pages of the Vietnam War begin in 1955, when conflict erupted in the southern part of the country. Initially, it was a civil war, but later North Vietnam became involved, supported by three major powers: China, the Soviet Union, and the United States. Full-scale U.S. intervention in the war began in 1965, marking a new phase in the bloody conflict.

The peace treaty was signed on January 27, 1973, in the French capital. Two months later, on March 29, the withdrawal of American soldiers from Vietnam was completed. In honor of this event, the date of the celebration was chosen.

Interesting facts

• Experts estimate that the United States lost more than 50,000 soldiers during the war. What is frightening is the number of war veterans who committed suicide or went insane, spending the rest of their days in a hospital bed – about 120,000.
• The horrors of the Vietnam War were exacerbated by the Vietnamese style of warfare. Their level of military equipment lagged far behind, so a variety of homemade traps were used. For example, for American soldiers who liked to kick in doors, a special wooden structure with spikes was placed behind the door, which delivered a fatal blow to the door opener. Various traps and animal snares were actively used.

How to celebrate

Congratulate the soldiers involved in that bloody war. Visit the Museums of Military Glory to learn more about the history of the Vietnam War. Watch documentaries and read books.

Spread the word on social media. Ask other users if they have relatives or acquaintances who participated in the Vietnam War.

When is Vietnam Veterans Day in 2025?

Vietnam Veterans Day is observed on March 29 each year.

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