Vietnam War Veteran Ron Shouse talks about what it's like to finally get the long-awaited recognition for his service during the war. Many Vietnam War veterans came home to a country that was exhausted by and divided about the war, so their return was often muted — no big victory parades. A lot of vets felt ignored or uncomfortable wearing uniforms in public. Some did encounter hostility or harsh comments tied to anger at the war. Over time, public attitudes shifted: The U.S. increasingly separa

3.1M views · 146K reactions | Today, March 8, is #InternationalWomensDay ♀️‍⚕️❤️ where we recognize the contributions of women. 265,000 women served in the armed forces during the Vietnam War with as many as 11,000 serving in Vietnam in a variety of capacities. We see you. We hear you. You are appreciated. Thank you for your service! | Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund | Facebook

The Vietnam Women's Memorial was dedicated in 1993 and honors the 265,000 women who served during the Vietnam War, and the nearly 11,000 who were stationed in-country. There are also eight women with names on The Wall: vvmf.org/topics/Women-in-Vietnam/ | Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund