Redmond commemorates National Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29

In 2012, President Barack Obama signed a presidential proclamation declaring March 29 Vietnam Veterans Day, and now each year on March 29, Vietnam veterans are honored. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Redmond Mayor John Marchione joined Gov. Jay Inslee in signing a proclamation honoring Vietnam veterans.

March 30, 2016 1:54 pm
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In 2012, President Barack Obama signed a presidential proclamation declaring March 29 Vietnam Veterans Day, and now each year on March 29, Vietnam veterans are honored. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Redmond Mayor John Marchione joined Gov. Jay Inslee in signing a proclamation honoring Vietnam veterans.

Sponsored by the David Douglas Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Redmond, a flag ceremony was held at Redmond City Hall with the 50th anniversary commemoration flag and proclamation displayed. It was also displayed in the Council Chambers for their session that evening, as well as at Trilogy in Redmond.

The DAR, along with 9,000 organizations across the country, has joined with the Department of Defense as a commemorative partner (http://www.vietnamwar50th.com) to honor the nation’s Vietnam veterans.

“March 29, 2016, has been designated as a day to express our tremendous gratitude and support to this generation of Americans through ceremonies across the Nation. March 29 is the last day in which U.S. troops were on the ground in Vietnam,” reads a DAR press release.