Vietnam Veterans national convention coming to Reno

Vietnam Veterans national convention coming to Reno

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Richard Pimentel, a disabled Vietnam veteran and disability rights advocates, will give the keynote addressat the opening ceremonies of Vietnam Veterans of America’s 15th National Convention in Reno on Aug. 17.

Pimentel, who suffered severe hearing loss after a Viet Cong rocket attack in 1968, was one of the main advocates responsible for congressional passage of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act. His life story was the subject of the Hollywood film, “Music Within.”

“Richard Pimentel gave the keynote at our National Leadership Conference last year, and he was memorably inspiring and moving,” VVA National President John Rowan said. “We are very pleased that he’ll be back with us to jump-start our biennial National Convention in Reno.”

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Vietnam Veterans national convention coming to Reno

National Convention of Vietnam Veterans begin meeting in Louisville

Vietnam Veterans begin meeting in Louisville

The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Jul 29, 2009 10:09:19 EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Vietnam Veterans of America organization is holding its national convention this week in Louisville.

The organization says that more than 650 delegates from chapters across the nation will join hundreds of other Vietnam veterans and guests for the events.
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