By Anirundha Ghosal and Hau Dinh Associated Press DA NANG, Vietnam (AP) — The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975, when the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces. […]
War’s legacy: Agent Orange
“Jane Fonda Day” to be moved?
In response to public outcry and objections from area lawmakers, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will consider changing the date of “Jane Fonda Day” from April 30 at its next […]
It’s hard to forgive Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda was in the news this week – national as well as local – when the Westminster City Council held a special meeting on Friday to pass a resolution demanding that […]
American veterans of Vietnam war to be honored on March 29
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune American veterans of the Vietnam conflict will be honored in Westminster on March 29 as American Vietnam Veterans Day. That’s the decision made by the city council […]
Two Vietnam War veterans ceremonies are proposed
Should all veterans of the Vietnam War be honored with one ceremony, or two separate events be held recognizing the contributions of members of the South Vietnamese armed forces and another for […]
A tardy thanks to Capt. Jacobs
By Jim Tortolano/Orange County Tribune “We should have done it before, but it’s never too late.” Councilmember Kimberly Ho said that before the Westminster City Council voted 5-0 to approve the installation […]
Vietnam veterans honored
An event honoring those who gave their lives during the Vietnam War will be held on the first Sunday of every month at the Vietnam War Memorial, 14180 All American Way, in […]
“Black April” event is cancelled
Another local tradition has fallen victim to the dislocations caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The annual Black April commemoration ceremony held annually in Westminster has been cancelled. The event marks the fall […]
Vietnam war issues still echo at council
The last guns of the Vietnam War fell silent in 1975, but issues related to that conflict are still very alive in Westminster. A proposed ordinance that would could affect allowing “controversial” […]
