Vietnam War Veteran Ron Shouse talks about what it's like to finally get the long-awaited recognition for his service during the war. Many Vietnam War veterans came home to a country that was exhausted by and divided about the war, so their return was often muted — no big victory parades. A lot of vets felt ignored or uncomfortable wearing uniforms in public. Some did encounter hostility or harsh comments tied to anger at the war. Over time, public attitudes shifted: The U.S. increasingly separa