What 1982 event finally gave Vietnam veterans a measure of public respect for their service?
A) More than one million of them marched in a parade in Washington,D.C.
B) Congress voted to grant them lifetime mental health benefits.
C) The Vietnam Veterans Memorial was unveiled in Washington,D.C.
D) Congress officially acknowledged its role in their defeat.

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The unveiling of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 1982 gave Vietnam veterans a measure of public respect for their service. The memorial was designed to honor the more than 58,000 American men and women who died during the Vietnam War, and it became a symbol of remembrance for those who served. The memorial also helped to heal some of the divisions within the country and served as a reminder of the sacrifices made by Vietnam veterans.

What 1982 Event Finally Gave Vietnam Veterans a Measure of Public