By Karen Parrish
As the United States and Vietnam mend and strengthen relations, a congressional ceremony here today commemorated a time 50 years ago when the two nations parted ways.
Defense Secretary Ash Carter spoke during the event at Emancipation Hall, addressing congressional leaders and members from both sides of the House and Senate aisles.
Carterâs remarks credited Vietnam veterans with helping the nation recognize and learn the lessons that divisive war taught.
âWe honor our 7.2 million living Vietnam-era veterans, their fallen comrades-in-arms, and the families of all who served,â he said. Some of the surviving veterans bear the wounds of war or the wear of age, he added.
While many of those veterans and many families still carry the memories of brothers, sisters, fathers and others who never came home, Carter said, their service has helped to strengthen the nation and its military.
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