Museum plans program on Vietnam War

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

BLOOMFIELD, Mo. -- The Stars and Stripes Museum/Library will sponsor Vietnam Living History Day this weekend in Bloomfield. The Saturday event will feature exhibits about the Vietnam War, a concert and guest speakers. An opening ceremony with the posting of the colors by honor guards from the region kicks off the day's events at noon. The Order of the Silver Rose ceremony will be held at 4 p.m., recognizing Vietnam War veterans who developed illnesses after being exposed to Agent Orange. A concert will be held at 7 p.m., followed by a POW/MIA ceremony at dusk. A wreath-laying ceremony, gun salute and retiring of the colors will close the event. For more information, call the museum/library at (573) 568-2055.

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