; Whereas the Vietnam war was an extremely divisive issue back home in the United States, as a result of biased and shameful attacks from the media, academia, politicians, and many others; Whereas some opponents of the war did not limit their opposition to normal political discourse, but engaged in violent protests, including the targeting of Reserve Officers’ Training Corps facilities and recruiting stations and the bombing of the Army Mathematics Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; Whereas members of the Armed Forces who served bravely and faithfully for the United States during the Vietnam war were repeatedly targeted with shameful attacks as the result of decisions that were beyond their control; and Whereas Vietnam Veterans Day will be observed on March 29, 2023, which marks the 50th anniversary of the withdrawal of combat troops from Vietnam: Now, therefore, be it