As the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War's end approached, the memorial saw a mix of visitors, from tourists to veterans. Dan Creed, a Vietnam veteran and volunteer at the memorial, reflected on how his perspective shifted over the years; initially proud of his military service, he now finds greater pride in his familyâs happiness and success. This change demonstrates the evolving narrative surrounding the Vietnam War, highlighting its fading prominence in American discourse and culture, as fewer people now recognize significant anniversaries of the conflict.
For decades, the conflict in Vietnam lay at the heart of America's discussion about itself, ... and that viscerally divided a generation.
I always thought that was my proudest thing... Then his children became happy and successful adults. And that's the thing I'm proudest of now.
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