Today we celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day honoring the more than 9 million Americans who served during the war. 29 March is significant because it marks both the disestablishment of Military Assistance Command, Vietnam in 1973 as well as the departure of the last U.S. combat troops from Vietnam. A few short days later, the last known American POW, U.S. Army Capt. Robert T. White, would be released on 1 April. It's important to remember, however, that some 2,500 U.S. Vietnam War servicemembers remain missing in action or otherwise unaccounted for. Please take a moment to remember all those who served in the Vietnam War. Here's a look at NVWVD commemorations around the country:
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