The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration will host “Welcome Home! A Nation Honors our Vietnam Veterans and their Families,” on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., May 11-13.
This national event will honor Vietnam Veterans and their enduring legacy of service, and inspire Americans to thank them and their families for their service and sacrifice.
On Thursday, May 11 at 11 a.m. ET, a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony will open Camp Legacy, located on the JFK Hockey Fields Parade Ground at 1964 Independence Ave SW, Washington, D.C. Camp Legacy will be open May 11-13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
On Saturday, May 13 at 1 p.m., a multimedia celebration titled “Welcome Home” will be presented at West Potomac Park. This celebration will feature musical performances, dramatic storytelling, and videos portraying the story of our Vietnam Veterans and the enduring legacy of their service. It will also underscore the sacrifices of their families and the contributions of our allies and citizen volunteers who supported American troops during the Vietnam War period.
Visitors to Camp Legacy will be immersed in the legacy of Vietnam Veterans and those who supported them. Activities will include daily musical performances and programs, interactive experiences, Vietnam period helicopter displays, a Veteran services hub and much more. This event will be supported by more than 70 groups, including military bands, honor guard units and drill teams, Gold Star families, POW/MIA organizations, Veterans Service Organizations, government agencies; national, military and Smithsonian museums; high school bands and Junior ROTC drill teams.
The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration was authorized by Congress, established under the Secretary of Defense and launched by the President in 2012. By Presidential Proclamation, the Commemoration continues through Veterans Day, November 11, 2025.
The Commemoration honors all Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. armed forces at any time from November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, regardless of location, as all were called to serve and none could self-determine where they were stationed. Since 2012, more than 3.4 million Vietnam Veterans and their families have been publicly thanked by friends and neighbors during 24,000 ceremonies hosted by our dedicated Commemorative Partners.
Join us for this national-scale event designed to offer our Vietnam Veterans and their families a humble “Thank You” and “Welcome Home” on behalf of the Nation.
For more information visit the Vietnam War 50th website. Join the Nation – thank a Vietnam Veteran.
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