www.WisVets.com/VietnamVeteransDay

The Vietnam War, originally known as the Second Indochina War, began in September 1959. The United States entered the war when it deployed troops to Vietnam in 1965. A classic struggle between those purveyors of communism and those of democracy, the Vietnam War raised many doubts, fears, and questions among the American people, who were deeply divided on the issues of this war. Never had this country protested so loudly opposed a war, with rallies and protests being held at many universities and cities from sea to sea. The war ended for America on April 30, 1975 as a final airlift took place from the roof of the American embassy in Saigon. Regardless of the uproar, just over 165,000 brave soldiers from Wisconsin went to Vietnam, and 1,239 of them paid the ultimate sacrifice. Veterans of this war faced many challenges as they returned home, not just from the effects of war but also from a strong anti-war movement.

Show your appreciation and support on March 29th!

2009 Wisconsin Act 35 signed July 20, 2009

AN ACT to create 14.16 (16) of the statutes; relating to: the designation of Vietnam Veterans Day.

The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:

SECTION 1. 14.16 (16) of the statutes is created to read:

14.16 (16) VIETNAM VETERANS DAY. To recognize the 1,239 Wisconsin armed forces members who are listed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., and to express pride and gratitude to the veterans of that war, March 29 is designated as the “Vietnam Veterans Day.” The governor shall issue annually a suitable proclamation for the observance of “Vietnam Veterans Day” and request that some portion of the day be used to recall the Vietnam veterans’ accomplishments and to thank those veterans for their service during that war.

Proclamation by Governor Scott Walker:  Vietnam Veterans Day in Wisconsin

News:

• NY Times – Vietnam Veterans Memorial articles

Vietnam War Links

• Digital History – The Vietnam War
• History Central – The Vietnam War
• LZ Lambeau: Welcoming Home Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans
• PBS "Battlefield Vietnam"
• The Moving Wall
• The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall
• The Virtual Wall – Vietnam Veterans Memorial
• The Welcome Home Day Foundation
• Veterans of the Vietnam War
• Vietnam Era POW/MIA Database
• Vietnam: Reflections on Service and Sacrifice
• Vietnam Veterans of America
• Wisconsin Veterans Museum Vietnam War Resources