Vietnam has celebrated the end of the war with the United States and the formation of its modern nation 50 years ago with a military parade and a focus on a future of peace.

PEKIN, Ill. (WMBD) — American flags now adorn the road leading to the Marine Corps League in Pekin, in honor of Stan Newell, a Vietnam War veteran who was a Prisoner of War (POW) for nearly six years.

Twin Cities Police Officer buys Vietnam vet new POW flag after original was stolen 01:46. APPLE VALLEY, Minn. — A Twin Cities Vietnam War veteran got an unpleasant surprise a few weeks back.