Perry in Taylor County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Vietnam

“America's Longest War”

— Taylor County Veterans Memorial Park —

Vietnam Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 30, 2023

1. Vietnam Marker

Inscription. On August 7, 1964 The U.S. Congress passes the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, giving President Lyndon Johnson the power to take whatever actions he sees necessary to defend Southeast Asia. This set the stage for America's Longest war, eventually involving the service of over 3,400,000 Americans in Southeast Asia.

“The men and women of Vietnam fought for freedom in a place where liberty was in danger. They put their lives in danger in a land far away from their own. Many sacrificed their lives in the names on duty, honor and country. All were patriots who lit the world with fidelity and courage.”
—President Ronald Reagan—

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • War, Vietnam. A significant historical date for this entry is August 7, 1964.

Location. 30° 7.428′ N, 83° 34.883′ W. Memorial is in Perry, Florida, in Taylor County. It can be reached from the intersection of North Jefferson Street (U.S. 221) and West Cherry Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker located within the Taylor County Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Perry FL 32347, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in North Florida.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); Vietnam War Statistics (here, next to this marker); Vietnam Veterans

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(here, next to this marker); Korean War (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Korean War (a few steps from this marker); War on Terror (a few steps from this marker); “Liberation of Kuwait” (a few steps from this marker); Operation Enduring Freedom (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Perry.

Also see . . .
1. Vietnam War. (Submitted on August 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Taylor County, FL Veterans Memorial Park. (Submitted on November 29, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Vietnam Marker (left) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Brandon D Cross, July 30, 2023

2. Vietnam Marker (left)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 165 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 5, 2023, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.