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Proc 10353ProclamationBiden · DCeremonial

Proclamation 10353

Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War

This proclamation honors Vietnam War veterans and their families on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, affirming a 13-year commemoration period from May 28, 2012 through November 11, 2025, and calling on Americans to express gratitude through public ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 18601

Impact dates

  1. End of 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War commemoration period

Key directives

  • Call upon all Americans to seek out and extend gratitude to Vietnam veterans and families through public ceremonies and programs

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation issued; commemorative period affirmed as ongoing

Near term (90d)

  • Public ceremonies and programs encouraged nationwide

Long term

  • Commemoration continues through November 11, 2025

Risks & tensions

None flagged.

Proclamation 10353: Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War · Executive Orders