50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War

Proclamation
By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama joins communities in Alabama and across the country in observing the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War – a commemorative 13 year program to honor those who served our country; and

WHEREAS, Alabama pays tribute to the 133,000 Americans who served in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, and the 1,213 who gave their lives; and

WHEREAS, of the names inscribed at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., there are Alabamians listed who made the ultimate sacrifice; and

WHEREAS, our nation draws inspiration and strength from the heroes who suffered as prisoners of war, and all those who were wounded and still carry the scars of war, both seen and unseen; and

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama renews its commitment to those who answered the country’s call to service in Vietnam, and their families:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim May 28, 2012 through November 11, 2025, as the commemoration of the

50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War

in the State of Alabama.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 3rd day of November 2015.

Robert Bentley
Governor