April 30, 2015 marks the 40th anniversary of the official end of United States military involvement in VietNam. On that day in 1975, the American Embassy in Saigon was evacuated as the North Vietnamese army entered the city, thereby establishing what they now observe as “Reunification”.
My husband and I have travelled to VietNam to serve on humanitarian aid teams with Vets with a Mission (VWAM).
a husband and wife clown team; Vietnamese had never seen clowns
In 1988VWAM was founded by a small group of VietNam veterans who wanted to make a positive impact on the country in which they had served. Like my husband, many other veterans have served on their teams, as well as their spouses, children and other interested persons.
Every Tuesday in April I will show you the country of VietNam as it has been since the end of that conflict. Please share your thoughts and feelings in the comments.
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National Doctor’s Day is observed on March 30 in the United States to honor physicians. The day’s origins date back to 1933, and it was officially established in 1991. Dr. Bill Krissoff’s story illustrates dedication to medicine, family, and country. This video provides further insight.
What is National Doctors’ Day?
In the United States, March 30 is observed as National Doctor’s Day, although it is not well-known or observed outside the healthcare community.
Most hospitals, large clinics, and medical societies recognize their physicians today and the staffs of small or solo doctor practices will do something special for their boss.
The first Doctors’ Day
The first Doctors’ Day observance was on March 30, 1933, in Winder, Ga. The idea came from Eudora Brown Almond, wife of Dr. Charles B. Almond, and the date was the anniversary of the first use of general anesthetic in surgery. (On March 30, 1842, in Jefferson, Ga., Dr. Crawford Long used ether to remove a tumor from a patient’s neck.)
The Barrow County (Georgia) Medical Society Auxiliary proclaimed the day “Doctors’ Day,” which was celebrated by mailing cards to physicians and their wives and by placing flowers on the graves of deceased doctors, including Dr. Long’s.
Dr. Aletha on a volunteer medical trip.
The U.S. House of Representatives adopted a resolution commemorating Doctors’ Day on March 30, 1958. In 1990, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly approved legislation establishing a National Doctors’ Day and then-President George H.W. Bush signed the resolution. The first National Doctors’ Day was celebrated on March 30, 1991.
Why a doctor deployed to war
Dr. Bill Krissoff exemplifies commitment to his profession, family, and country. I think you will agree after watching this video.
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In 1988 VWAM was founded by a small group of VietNam veterans who wanted to make a positive impact on the country in which they had served. Like my husband, many other veterans have served on their teams, as well as their spouses, children and other interested persons.
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