MI SR0043

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, which President Gerald Ford declared officially ended on May 7, 1975

Honors all U.S. Armed Forces members who served on active duty between February 1, 1961 and May 7, 1975, regardless of duty location

Recognizes the more than 58,000 Americans killed, including 2,666 Michiganders, whose names appear on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington D.C.

Acknowledges the 1,549 service members still missing in action, including 48 from Michigan

Notes that Vietnam veterans returned to a divided country and were often met with protests rather than gratitude, while recognizing their continued contributions as community leaders