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ALASKA PROCLAMATION
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Executive Proclamation Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day formally extends a sincere, warm, welcome to Vietnam Veterans. During the conflict, over 300,000 soldiers were wounded, 75,000 disabled, and 58,000 killed. Thousands spent time in prison camps and some are still missing in action. Fifty-seven Alaskans paid the ultimate price and two Alaskans are still missing in action. Vietnam Veterans endured the hardships of war and faced serious challenges of re-entry and acceptance upon their return from overseas. Despite the challenges and rejection, the vast majority of Vietnam era veterans continued on with their lives to become successful, productive members of society and good citizens. The Welcome Home Day Foundation, founded by a non-veteran, educates the public about what men and women in the armed forces went through in the jungles of Vietnam, overcoming stereotypes, and bringing us together as a nation on this day of honor. NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Tony Knowles, Governor of the State of Alaska, do hereby proclaim October 20, 2000, as: Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Dayin Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to acknowledge both the courage and sacrifice of Vietnam era veterans and their families, and their achievements as civilians. We proudly give them the welcome they deserve. DATED: April 5, 2000
Tony Knowles who has also authorized the seal |
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