Updated: May 1, 2025 / 11:54 AM CDT (NEXSTAR) — It’s been 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War but its impact on American families continues to be felt even to this day.

During the Vietnam War, over 2.7 million Americans served, and more than 58,000 lost their lives. Many veterans returned home to a country divided over the war, often facing disrespect and neglect.

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The Vietnam War era is officially defined as Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975. The Rifle event will include a pinning ceremony where each attending veteran will receive a special pin as a symbol of ...

For information about the Vietnam War Veterans Day program please call Post 32, at 303-776-2034. Ralph Bozella is commander of American Legion Post 32.

It was a Vietnam War-era evacuation effort known as Operation Babylift and dozens of the young children aboard the plane tragically died in the accident. Devaki Murch, now a grown woman, was a ...

“The Vietnam War Veterans Commemoration acknowledges the contributions and sacrifices of those who served during the Vietnam War era, spanning from Nov. 1, 1955, to May 15, 1975,” Bogert said.