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The Economist1d
The Vietnam war made American culture bolder and more varied
The first glimmers of public discontent emerged in American music. In 1963 Bob Dylan condemned the “Masters of War” who “hide ...
New York Magazine on MSN3dOpinion
There’s No Good Reason for U.S. to Avoid Vietnam Anniversary
The U.S. should participate in upcoming commemorations of the Vietnam War, even if they mar Trump’s 100th day or highlight ...
The National Interest on MSN17h
RAAF Huey Pilot John Thynne Had a Hilarious Exit from Vietnam
The unit that then-Pilot Officer Thynne served with was RAAF No. 9 Squadron, which was created in 1939 and saw active service ...
10 fiction and nonfiction books inspired by the Vietnam War
Vietnam has been called the first “television” war. But it has also inspired generations of writers who have explored its origins, its horrors, its aftermath and the innate flaws and miscalculations ...
Yahoo4d
The Vietnam War 50 years later: A timeline of events
It was the day South Vietnam’s capital city was captured, bringing an end to the Vietnam War. As we approach the anniversary, News Channel 11 is delving into the history, sharing the stories of ...
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Vietnam War Fast Facts
ENDING the Vietnam conflict. The war was estimated to cost about $200 billion. Anti-war opinion increased in the United States from the mid-1960s on, with rallies, teach-ins, and other forms of ...
The New York Times4d
U.S. Tells Its Diplomats in Vietnam to Avoid War Anniversary Events
Veterans returning to Vietnam have also been told they’re on their own, for public discussions they organize on war and reconciliation, and anniversary events. For many, it amounts to a sudden ...