Invitation
MDVA, in cooperation with numerous affiliated and unaffiliated stakeholders, commemorates Minnesota’s Vietnam Veterans and the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War to honor those who served, their families, and America’s allies in that conflict.
Schedule
- Thurs., June 13: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m.
- Fri., June 14: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
11 a.m. Official Commemoration Program - Sat., June 15: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- At Mall of America Map
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The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and the Minnesota Veterans 4 Veterans Trust Fund, with assistance from the Disabled American Veterans, Dept. of Minnesota, are proud to announce they are partnering with organizations and groups across the state to bring Veterans to the Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Event at the Mall of America June 13-15.
About our Allies
We especially honor the contributions of our allies who stood shoulder-to-shoulder with American forces during the Vietnam War. Our Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, Thai and Vietnamese allies fought valiantly alongside Minnesotans, sharing the hardships and sacrifices of that conflict. Their courage and commitment to freedom helped shape the state we know today. We invite all Vietnam War veterans from allied nations who now call Minnesota home to join us in this commemoration. This is a day to honor all who served and a chance to celebrate their cultures that make Minnesota strong. Learn more about our allies in the Vietnam War below.
Hmong Allies
- PBS: The Hmong & The Secret War
- PBS: The Split Horn
- Ampers: Hmong Veterans Voices
- MNOpedia: Hmong Americans in Minnesota
- Sahan Journal: How did Minnesota Become a Hub for Hmong People?
- KARE 11 Contemporaneous Report: Hmong Journey to Minnesota
- Minnesota Historical Society: Hmong Americans in Minnesota
- MN Compass: Hmong Immigrants
- Minnesota Historical Society: Laotian Civil War story cloth brought to Minnesota
- Immigration Research History Center: Maia Lee: Immigrant Stories
Laotian Allies
- Laos: The Forgotten War documentary
- PBS: The Forgotten War: The Betrayal (Nerakhoon) trailer
- Minnesota Compass: Lao Population in Minnesota
- TPT: Bee Vue (Laos)
- KARE 11: Laotian Refugees helping refugees
- City of St. Paul: We Are One Minnesota - Dai Thao Interview
Cambodian Allies
- Carelton College: Cambodians in Minnesota
- MN Compass: Cambodian Population in Minnesota
Thai Allies
- Asian Matters For America: Thai Culture in Minnesota
- MN Compass: Thai Population in Minnesota
Vietnamese Allies
- CBS 8: Vietnam Refugees Remember Camp Pendleton Tent City
- MN Compass: Vietnamese Population in Minnesota
- CBS 8: Painting Feelings (Vietnam)
- Immigration Research History Center: Lisa Fetter - Immigrant Stories
- Immigration Research History Center: Hung Ngo - Immigrant Stories