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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Steve Evans

50 years since Vietnam, and villains have become heroes

Vietnam anniversary

The 50th anniversary of the end of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam war is to be marked by a series of big events - and the theme is how the veterans who were vilified at the time should now be honoured.

A televised "national commemorative service" is to be held in Canberra next month. A special medal for veterans and their families has been minted. The Australian War Memorial is to extend its opening hours.

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