- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Fairport Today
By the People, for the People
New York State Landmarks Light Up to Honor Vietnam Veterans
Governor Hochul issues proclamation to designate March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day
Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:51pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
The Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, one of several New York landmarks lit in the colors of the Vietnam Service Medal to honor the state's Vietnam veterans, stands as a solemn tribute to those who served.Fairport TodayOn Sunday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation to designate March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day in the state. Several landmarks across New York will be lit up in the colors of the Vietnam Service Medal - green, yellow, and red - to recognize the service and sacrifice of the state's Vietnam veterans, many of whom did not receive proper appreciation when they returned home.
Why it matters
The proclamation and landmark lighting are important gestures to honor the over 58,000 U.S. military members who died or went missing during the Vietnam War, and to show appreciation for New York's Vietnam veterans who may not have received the respect they deserved upon their return.
The details
Governor Hochul's proclamation designates March 29 as the official date to recognize Vietnam Veterans in New York. This date marks the anniversary of the withdrawal of the last 2,500 American troops from Vietnam in 1973. Several prominent landmarks across the state, including the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, the Kosciuszko Bridge, and the Empire State Plaza, will be lit in the colors of the Vietnam Service Medal to commemorate the occasion.
- On Sunday, March 29, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul issued the proclamation to designate the date as Vietnam Veterans Day in New York State.
- March 29, 2026 marks the anniversary of the withdrawal of the last 2,500 American troops from Vietnam in 1973.
The players
Governor Kathy Hochul
The current Governor of New York State who issued the proclamation to designate March 29 as Vietnam Veterans Day.
Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
A major bridge in New York that will be lit in the colors of the Vietnam Service Medal to honor Vietnam veterans.
What they’re saying
“Today, New York State landmarks will be lit in green, yellow and red — the colors of the Vietnam Service Medal — to recognize New York's Vietnam Veterans and to honor those who died while serving their state and nation.”
— Governor Kathy Hochul
What’s next
The state will continue to honor Vietnam veterans throughout the year, with additional events and initiatives planned to recognize their service and sacrifice.
The takeaway
New York's recognition of Vietnam Veterans Day and the lighting of state landmarks in their honor is an important step in acknowledging the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam War, many of whom did not receive the appreciation they deserved upon their return.
