FLORENCE — U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) held a Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemorative Lapel Pin Ceremony at the University of North Alabama (UNA) on Friday.

UNA's Guillot University Center hall was almost to capacity, with over 400 people in attendance, 177 of them the Vietnam veterans who reside in Congressional District 4.

"These men and women served our nation with courage during a difficult chapter in our history, and many never received the recognition they so rightfully deserved when they returned home. These ceremonies are a small but heartfelt way to say 'thank you' on behalf of a grateful nation," Aderholt said.

Each veteran received a commemorative lapel pin authorized by the U.S. Department of Defense to recognize the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam

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