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Proclamation Designating March 29, 2026 as "National Vietnam War Veterans Day in Los Alamos County" (Accepted by Linda Carol Alt, Chapter Regent, Valle Grande Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution)
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WHEREAS, the Vietnam War-during which nine million Americans served in the military-saw 58,000 Americans lose their lives and another 300,000 wounded in the fighting that lasted more than a decade; and
WHEREAS, 57,000 New Mexicans served during the Vietnam War and 398 New Mexicans were killed in action-ranking New Mexico third nationally in the per-capita casualty rate; and
WHEREAS, upon returning home, many soldiers were not welcomed as patriots who dutifully answered the call to military service, but were instead met with scorn as participants in a publicly unpopular war unpopular; and
WHEREAS, today we honor all who served and sacrificed during this challenging war and reaffirm to give respect and dignity to all who serve-or have served-the United States; and
WHEREAS, March 29, 2012 was initially proclaimed "National Vietnam War Veterans Day" nationwide in honor of our men and women who served during the Vietnam War era, and five years later was introduced as an annual observance.
NOW, THEREFORE, on behalf of the Council of the Incorporated County of Los Alamos, I do hereby proclaim March 29, 2026, as
"National Vietnam War Veterans Day in Los Alamos County"
I further encourage all citizens of Los Alamos County to honor the service and sacrifice of Vietnam War veterans by proudly flying the American flag on this day.
DATED this 17th day of March 2026.