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Photos: Vietnam War 50th anniversary

  • Mar 30, 2016
  • Mar 30, 2016 Updated Jan 20, 2022
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Ceremonies around the country mark March 29, designated as Vietnam Veterans Day.

Vietnam Anniversary

Vietnam Anniversary

An honor guard stands next to a wreath prior to a wreath-laying ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Molly Riley

Remembering Vietnam

Remembering Vietnam

Raymond Sutherland, president, Rolling Thunder, Chapter 2, Maryland, was the keynote speaker at the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in Winchester, Va. (Ginger Perry/The Winchester Star via AP)

Ginger Perry

Vietnam Anniversary

Vietnam Anniversary

A Vietnam veteran speaks to a reporter as they are reflected in the Vietnam War Memorial Wall prior to a wreath laying ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Molly Riley

Vietnam War Anniversary

Vietnam War Anniversary

Larry Welch, U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division, shows off his combat medals during a ceremony at the Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena to honor Vietnam Veterans.(Dan Pelle/The Spokesman-Review via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Dan Pelle

Vietnam War Anniversary

Vietnam War Anniversary

Vietnam veterans Mike Rosner, center, and Gary Robbins, right, attend a ceremony in Flag is raised during a commemoration at Spokane Valley City Hall. (Tyler Tjomsland/The Spokesman-Review via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Tyler Tjomsland

Vietnam War Anniversary

Vietnam War Anniversary

Veterans salute during a ceremony to honor them and mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Matt Rourke

Vietnam War Anniversary

Vietnam War Anniversary

Air Force veteran Charles Nolan wipes his eye during a ceremony to honor veterans and mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Matt Rourke

Vietnam War Anniversary

Vietnam War Anniversary

Parris Sandlin covers his heart as he stands near a photograph of his father Shelmon Sandlin Jr., during a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Matt Rourke

Vietnam War Anniversary

Vietnam War Anniversary

Veteran Frank Adams and his wife Jane dance to Vietnam-era music to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Matt Rourke

Vietnam War Anniversary

Vietnam War Anniversary

Veterans are welcomed as they arrive to a ceremony to honor them and mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War  in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Matt Rourke

Ash Carter, Robert McDonald

Ash Carter, Robert McDonald

Defense Secretary Ash Carter, right, and Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald lay a wreath to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Molly Riley

Ash Carter, Robert McDonald

Ash Carter, Robert McDonald

Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, and Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald, center, arrive for a wreath-laying ceremonyat the Vietnam Memorial Wall. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Molly Riley

Ash Carter, Robert McDonald

Ash Carter, Robert McDonald

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald greet Vietnam Veterans at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Molly Riley

Ash Carter, Robert McDonald

Ash Carter, Robert McDonald

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald greet Vietnam War Veterans at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Molly Riley

Vietnam Anniversary

Vietnam Anniversary

An honor guard stands prior to a wreath laying ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at the Vietnam Memorial Wall. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Molly Riley

Vietnam Anniversary

Vietnam Anniversary

Color guard members arrive prior to a wreath laying ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Molly Riley

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day

Vietnam Veterans salute during the presentation of colors at the start of the Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day in Winchester, Va. (Ginger Perry/The Winchester Star via AP)

Ginger Perry

Ashley Bruce

Ashley Bruce

Ashley Bruce, a U.S. Navy veteran, places a flag on the grave of a Vietnam veteran at the Winchester National Cemetery in Winchester, Va. (Ginger Perry/The Winchester Star via AP)

Ginger Perry

Vietnam War Anniversary Indiana

Vietnam War Anniversary Indiana

The Indiana National Guard caisson escorts a wreath marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War in Marion, Ind. (Jeff Morehead/The Chronicle-Tribune via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Jeff Morehead

Vietnam War Anniversary Indiana

Vietnam War Anniversary Indiana

Veterans bow their heads behind a wreath marking the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Ind. (Jeff Morehead/The Chronicle-Tribune via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Jeff Morehead

Vietnam War Anniversary Indiana

Vietnam War Anniversary Indiana

VFW State Commander William "Buzz" Weberding speaks during the Vietnam Veterans Commemoration ceremony at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Ind. (Jeff Morehead/The Chronicle-Tribune via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Jeff Morehead

Vietnam War anniversary

Vietnam War anniversary

Vietnam War veterans salute during a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War in Ashtabula, Ohio. (Warren Dillaway/The Star-Beacon via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Warren Dillaway

Vietnam War Anniversary

Vietnam War Anniversary

Richard Trask, right, and Charles McQueen salute after placing a wreath at the Ashtabula Vietnam War Memorial in Ashtabula, Ohio. (Warren Dillaway/The Star-Beacon via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Warren Dillaway

Vietnam War Anniversary

Vietnam War Anniversary

Alfredo Rodriguez of Cherry Valley salutes during a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at the Ashtabula War Memorial in Ashtabula, Ohio. (Warren Dillaway/The Star-Beacon via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT

Warren Dillaway

Vietnam Anniversary

Vietnam Anniversary

A Color Guard forms up prior to a wreath laying ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Molly Riley

Ash Carter, Robert McDonald

Ash Carter, Robert McDonald

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter addresses the media with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Molly Riley

Robert McDonald

Robert McDonald

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald addresses the media at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Molly Riley

Ash Carter, Robert McDonald

Ash Carter, Robert McDonald

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald addresses the media with Secretary of Defense Ash Carter at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Molly Riley

50th anniversary of Vietnam War

50th anniversary of Vietnam War

Defense Secretary Ash Carter, right and Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald are reflected in the Vietnam Memorial Wall as they bow their heads in silence.

Molly Riley / The Associated Press

Texas Vietnam Veterans Day

Texas Vietnam Veterans Day

A group of Vietnam veterans gather for a photo at the Texas Capitol Vietnam Veterans Monument in Austin, Texas. (Jay Janner /Austin American-Statesman via AP) 

Jay Janner

Ash Carter, Thomas Snee

Ash Carter, Thomas Snee

Defense Secretary Ash Carter honors Vietnam Veteran Thomas Snee, who served in the Navy, with a commemorative pin to mark the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. (AP Photo/Molly Riley)

Molly Riley

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