Thanks : Donald Nierode Vietnam War Cease-fire: Jan. 27, 1973 Dear Brothers, Thank you for your service to our country. From August 5, 1964 through March 28, 1973, many of you, our Veteran brothers and sisters were among the 8,744,000 active duty U.S. military personnel who proudly served our Nation during the war in Vietnam, with 2,594,000 of you serving within the borders of South Vietnam, some deployed as early as 1954 and leaving as late as 1975. The Vietnam Era also includes all Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam as early as February 28, 1961. Everyone here at VetFriends has taken a moment to reflect and express our deepest respect and gratitude to the Courage, Bravery and Patriotism of all of our Vietnam Veterans, both living and deceased, along with all of our U.S. Veterans & Military. We salute you. January 27, 1973 - Cease-fire in Vietnam On January 27, 1973 the Paris Peace Accords were signed declaring a cease-fire in Vietnam. The U.S. government, South Vietnam and North Vietnam governments pledged to respect the independence, sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Vietnam as recognized by the 1954 Geneva Agreements on Vietnam. The U.S. further agreed to continue withdrawing troops, which resulted in a complete removal of soldiers by March 29, 1973. The Agreement on Ending the War and Restoring Peace in Vietnam was the official title of the signed text. Over several years beginning as early as 1961, the U.S. escalated its forces in the Vietnam war assisting South Vietnam in opposition to communism - to deter Soviet-based expansion and control throughout Southeast Asia. By 1968, there were 529,000 Americans fighting in Vietnam. By the end of the war over 58,200 American soldiers had given their lives fighting for our country. VetFriends sends our prayers to all who sacrificed, both past and present, living and deceased. Your bravery and service has protected the American people, our freedoms and our great country. We are here to honor and support all of you, our U.S. Veterans, military personnel, family and friends with great services such as Veteran search to find old service buddies, post your military photos, reunion information and much more! Thank You to our Vietnam Veterans...along with ALL of our U.S. Veterans and active Military!
Posted on: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 05:11:51 +0000
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