National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony
Visit WNCT Now to watch the live stream of the National Vietnam War Veterans Day Ceremony in Washington, D.C. today, Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 10 a.m. This is to mark 50 years since the Vietnam War.
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