When people visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., they can see the 58,279 names on The Wall, The Three Servicemen statue, the Vietnam Women's Memorial, the In Memory plaque, and a flagpole that flies both the U.S. and the POW-MIA flag. While the memorial and names provide an obvious visual reminder, Army Veteran Jan Scruggs wants people to know the story behind the memorial. It involves a poncho, a promise, PTSD, an Academy Award-winning movie and a focus on warriors instead o

Between the years 1964 and 1973, 3,403,000 Americans deployed to southeast asia. Among them, 1.8 million served as #Sailors. In honor of #NationalVietnamWarVeteransDay listen to Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson impactful remarks on how Vietnam era Sailors played a key role in throughout the war and how they changed your #USNavy forever. Just as those who came before them and those who serve today, our Navy Vietnam War Veterans served their country with honor, courage and commitment

Even after 50 years, the Vietnam War echoes through every chamber of American society and culture. The nonprofit that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, “The Wall,” in Washington, D.C. brings you stories of service, sacrifice, and healing from people who still feel the war’s impact. Because it’s only history if we stop talking about it... | Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

The New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial & Vietnam Era Museum honors those who fought in the war and the 1,563 people from New Jersey who died in Vietnam. Through the Vietnam Era Museum, the history of the war and period that surrounds it is taught to the next generation. New Jersey Vietnam Veterans' Memorial Foundation | NJ PBS