Fri May 18, 2012, 05:00 PM

VVMF to Welcome President Obama to The Wall

The White House announced today that President Barack Obama will be the keynote speaker at the Memorial Day ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The event is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. on May 28th.

Memorial Day events across the nation honor the fallen of all the nation’s conflicts, but this year the Obama Administration will join with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF), the National Park Service, and the Department of Defense to pay special homage to those of the Vietnam War, as the DoD officially launches its commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the war.

For more information about the Vietnam War 50thAnniversary Commemoration, visit: http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/

To learn more about the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and the Memorial, visit: www.vvmf.org
http://vvmf.wordpress.com/2012/05/16/vvmf-to-welcome-president-obama-to-the-wall/

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VVMF to Welcome President Obama to The Wall (Original post)	white cloud	May 2012	OP
We have come a long way since Bill Clinton's not so friendly reception in 1993	bluestateguy	May 2012	#1
Well we'll find out, anyway.	Drunken Irishman	May 2012	#2
Different times, different issue.	gejohnston	May 2012	#3
Yes, Clinton was never well received by the military like Obama has...	Drunken Irishman	May 2012	#4

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Fri May 18, 2012, 05:04 PM

bluestateguy (40,060 posts)

1. We have come a long way since Bill Clinton's not so friendly reception in 1993

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Fri May 18, 2012, 05:38 PM

gejohnston (12,553 posts)

3. Different times, different issue.

Clinton avoided going. I think Gore would have received a better reception.
Obama was too young.

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Fri May 18, 2012, 05:41 PM

Drunken Irishman (24,587 posts)

4. Yes, Clinton was never well received by the military like Obama has...

You're right, Obama was too young. My dad was a Vietnam Vet, who is now dead because of complications due to Agent Orange. My mom keeps up with all the veteran groups on FB and when it was announced, a few vets, specifically Vietnam Vets, had some choice words toward Obama and felt there should be a protest - why, I do not know. So, the hate is still there.

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VVMF to Welcome President Obama to The Wall

1. We have come a long way since Bill Clinton's not so friendly reception in 1993

2. Well we'll find out, anyway.

3. Different times, different issue.

4. Yes, Clinton was never well received by the military like Obama has...