About Operation ERA
Operation ERA (Earned Recogntion/Appreciation) and Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day (WHVVD) joined forces to encourage our nation and our national pastime to do what our Government never did. To recognize and "Welcome Home" the more than 4 million Veterans who fought and survived our nations longest war yet never received a "National Welcome Home." Instead many were demeaned and insulted for defending out nation. Today WHVVD's efforts led to total support from Members of Congress, and a Resolution passed and awaits only the Presidents signature proclaiming March 30 as National Vietnam Veterans Day. Also, Operation ERA, has received letters of support from the Commissioner of MLB in support of this effort encouraging each team to set aside 1 day and invite & "Welcome Home" (All) Veterans to Ballparks across the nation. The 18 and Under Vietnam Veterans Memorial Baseball Classic is a continuation and extension of that effort.
