"About 1,400 Vietnam veterans received a Vietnam War Veterans pin during the Vietnam War 50th Commemoration program Tuesday at the Sarasota National Cemetery. Officially known as “The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration,” 50-year observances have been underway since 2012, and nearly 10,000 “Commemorative Partners,” from chain stores to civic groups and clubs, have sponsored more than 5,000 related events. Engraved on the back of each medallion featuring an eagle's head framed by stars and stripes is a simple message: “A Grateful Nation Honors You.”
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