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New signs to mark Vietnam Vets Memorial Highway |
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July 1, 2017 |
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In anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday
the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will
officially unveil new 4x8-foot signs installed
along the 275.6 miles I-84 in Idaho.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway, in
red. |
These signs are intended to increase visibility
regarding the designation of I-84 as the Vietnam
Veterans Memorial Highway.
The unveiling ceremony will happen at the I-84
eastbound rest stop near Fruitland on Monday,
July 3, at 10 a.m.
ITD is providing these signs to honor all
veterans who served and those who became
casualties during the Vietnam War.
Between 1961 and 1965, 44,092 Idahoans served
“in country” during the Vietnam War
(approximately 36 percent of the veterans now
living in Idaho). 217 of these Idaho heroes were
killed in action and more than 1,000 were
wounded.
Tragically, eight are still unaccounted for and
remain missing in action.
Please join ITD in honoring the service of all
of our Vietnam Veterans. |
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