Photograph, Vietnam Veterans March in 1988, 1988

Historical information

It was at the first international reunion of Vietnam Veterans held in Melbourne, in October 1988. It included a march down Swanston St to the Shrine. There are photos of Legatees outside Legacy House watching the veterans march past at 01578. The other photos include a meal provided at Legacy House after the parade at 01580. The 1988 parade of Vietnam Veterans in Melbourne was a significant event and Legacy provided rosemary sprigs for the event, a meal afterwards and Legatees attended.
Other photos had a label which said 'The first international reunion of Vietnam Veterans was held in Melbourne in October 1988. Many of Melbourne Legacy's 'Legatees' stood to salute the marchers as they made their way to the Shrine of Remembrance.'
Views of Swanston St streetscape in the background, including the old CUB brewery building at the top of Swanston St. Street banners said 'Remember' on a green and red background.

Significance

The 1988 parade of Vietnam Veterans in Melbourne was a significant event and Legacy provided rosemary sprigs for the event, a meal afterwards and Legatees attended.

Physical description

Colour photo x 10 of a Vietnam Veterans march past Legacy House and a white paper label.

Inscriptions & markings

White paper label handwritten in black 'Vietnam Veterans International Reunion. Melbourne Legatees salute Vietnam Vets.' Photos were taken by Susie Howard the publicity officer, and the date was 15.10.88.

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