The nation of North Vietnam (which no longer exists...it's called Vietnam today). The country that the US was allied to, South Vietnam, doesn't exist either...it was consumed by North Vietnam. The official name of SOUTH Vietnam was the "Republic of South Vietnam."
He is a Vietnam Era Veteran.
Sent in US Regulars, and commenced the air war against North Vietnam.
Lyndon Johnson.
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They built a monument in Washington DC.
Many American veterans were fighting for our freedom in several wars. Such as the Vietnam and the Cold war. Veterans did there fair share for us and we should do the same.
See: Vietnam Veterans Memorials
A list of deceased Vietnam War veterans in the US can be found on the Vietnam Veteran's memorial. You can also find this type of list by contacting the VA in your area.
Over 58,000 US servicemen died in Vietnam.
Vietnam is a communist country. US forces are not allowed there. However, US veterans visit Vietnam as tourists every year.
US Vietnam Veterans, as well as all US veterans have access to VA medical facilities, counselling, and receive educational benefits for trade schools and colleges, home loans.
The US Department of Veteran's Affairs represents all veterans of all services, war or peace
American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Korean War Veterans, Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
Over 58,000 US Servicemen were killed in the Vietnam War.
The names of the 14,838 dead US Marines are listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall.
In the 21st Century, nearly every US state has one, or one in planning.