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Vietnam veterans on what they want the younger generation to remember on Veterans Day
Vietnam veterans attending the premiere of the documentary *Where We Once Stood* urged younger people to remember the service and humanity of veterans, and to offer them welcome and appreciation. Their comments highlight how public recognition can support healing, particularly for those who did not receive a warm reception when they returned from the Vietnam War.
The film follows veterans returning to Vietnam for the first time since the war ended and is narrated by actor and veteran advocate Gary Sinise. At its Washington, D.C., premiere, Navy veteran Buddie Joe “BJ” Penn said Veterans Day recognition helps veterans feel accepted, while retired Air Force Lt. Col. Robert Jeffrey encouraged people to welcome veterans home. The documentary, produced by Veterans United, begins streaming on Prime Video on Veterans Day.
In short
- Vietnam veterans want younger people to recognise their service and humanity.
- Veterans Day recognition can help support healing.
- *Where We Once Stood* streams on Prime Video from Veterans Day.
Explained simply
The Vietnam War was a long conflict in which the United States fought alongside South Vietnam against North Vietnam and its allies. US forces withdrew in 1973, and the war ended in 1975; many American service members returned to a divided public response at home.
Veterans Day is a US national holiday recognising people who have served in the armed forces. Veterans include people with varied experiences of war and military service, and public welcome and appreciation can shape how they feel regarded after returning to civilian life.