Newhall in Santa Clarita in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Vietnam War
1959 - 1975
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 2, 2024
1. Vietnam War Marker
It began as an attempt by communist guerrillas (Viet Cong) in the south, backed by communist North Vietnam, to overthrow the South Vietnamese government. The struggle widened into a war between North and South Vietnam and ultimately into a limited international conflict. The United States and some 40 other countries supported the south by supplying troops and munitions. The USSR and the People's Republic of China furnished arms and munitions to the north.
Unlike conventional wars, the war in Vietnam had no defined front lines. The war escalated in August, 1964, when North Vietnamese torpedo boats attacked two U.S. destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin. President Lyndon Johnson ordered jets to bomb military targets in North Vietnam.
Peace talks and war continued through 1972. By the end of March, 1973, all U.S. fighting forces had been withdrawn. On January 27, 1974, a cease-fire officially went into effect. During the year, however, fighting resumed. Saigon, the capitol of South Vietnam, was captured on April 30, 1975, and the Republic of Vietnam surrendered to the communists. The U.S. dead totaled 57,685, with over 2,500 Americans still unaccounted for.
Erected by Randal G. Winter; and City of Santa Clarita.
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Location. 34° 22.653′ N, 118° 31.708′ W. Memorial is in Santa Clarita, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Newhall. It is at the intersection of Walnut Street and Newhall Avenue on Walnut Street. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 24262 Walnut St, Newhall CA 91321, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: War of 1812 (here, next to this marker); Korean War (here, next to this marker); Persian Gulf War (here, next to this marker); Mexican American War (here, next to this marker); American Revolution (a few steps from this marker); World War II (a few steps from this marker); Civil War (a few steps from this marker); Spanish-American War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santa Clarita.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 2, 2024
2. Two Rows of Markers
Markers along both sides of the walkway describe each major U.S. conflict.
Photographed by Craig Baker, July 18, 2018
3. Sign at Street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on October 25, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
