November 06, 2025

Duckworth, Moran Introduce Resolution to Recognize 50th Anniversary of the End of the Vietnam War

 

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introduced a resolution to recognize the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

“The 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War powerfully reminds us to honor the brave Americans whose service and sacrifice should never be forgotten,” said Duckworth. “We must continue to uphold the memory of those who never came home, to recognize the legacy of all those who supported the American effort in South Vietnam and to deliver the highest quality care to our aging Vietnam Veteran population. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution alongside Senator Moran to commemorate the end of the Vietnam War and to remind the nation of the unpayable debt we owe to those who served.”

“This year marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, and we must never forget the sacrifices of the brave men and women of our military who served our nation and defended freedom around the world,” said Moran. “It is our duty to continue honoring their service and make certain they receive the care, respect and recognition they have earned. It is also a time to remember those who did not return home and make certain their legacy is never forgotten. By introducing this resolution to commemorate the war’s end, we reaffirm our nation’s commitment to continue honoring those who served in Vietnam. I thank my colleague Sen. Duckworth for joining me in this effort.”

From 1955 to 1975, more than 10,000,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces fought to support the cause of freedom in South Vietnam. During the war, 58,281 U.S. servicemembers made the ultimate sacrifice and more than 300,000 were wounded. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has reported that there are an additional 1,545 servicemembers who are still missing and unaccounted for.

Along with Duckworth and Moran, the resolution was also cosponsored by U.S. Senators Jim Banks (R-IN) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ).

The full text of the resolution can be found on Senator Duckworth’s website.

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