MS HR150

Mississippi House Resolution commends and honors Vietnam War veterans for their heroic service and sacrifice during the conflict that lasted from November 1, 1955 to April 30, 1975

Recognizes that 58,281 U.S. service members died, more than 300,000 were wounded, 771 were prisoners of war, and 1,545 remain missing and unaccounted for

Acknowledges approximately 10,000 women served in Vietnam as nurses, physicians, air traffic controllers, intelligence personnel, and other roles

Notes that Vietnam veterans faced mistreatment, discrimination, and criticism upon returning home, and many suffered delayed health effects from Agent Orange exposure leading to the Agent Orange Act of 1991

Honors memorials including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (1982), Vietnam Women's Memorial (1993), and The Wall That Heals traveling replica that provide places for tribute and remembrance