“...something more akin to an apology would be more appropriate...”
Absolutely.
They can keep their recognitions. Every time they do it (as they did in the 1980’s) they make themselves feel better about their treachery.
Never, not even once, was there a demonstration against Communist aggression, subversion and murder; not once.
There were always demonstrations against an “unjust” war and “baby-killer” Americans.
More appropriate would be a visit to the grave of every single American who fell, by those who denigrated them.
There, apologies should flow to the occupants of those graves, their parents, their children, and their spouses for the smearing of thier honor with accusations and insults.
(One should also bear in mind that this is an election year.)
IMHO
“Never, not even once, was there a demonstration against Communist aggression, subversion and murder; not once.”
There still isn’t. Those yelling are the children of those who yelled back then. Those yelling are the students of those who yelled back then.
Hmmmm.