Vietnam War veterans share unique bond through continued struggles

Fifty Years Ago This Spring, Millions of Students Struck to End the War in Vietnam

In May 1970, 4 million students went on strike across the country, shutting down classes at hundreds of colleges, universities, and high schools and demanding an end to the Vietnam War. Fifty years later, their rebellion remains an inspiration, as radical student politics is back on the agenda.

Vietnam War veterans share unique bond through continued struggles

ST. LOUIS - Vietnam War veterans Ray Walls, Tom Bommarito, and Rich Cremer share a unique bond forged by their experiences during the conflict, despite having never met until recently. The three veterans, who served during the Vietnam War, continue to grapple with the lasting impact of their service---PTSD triggered by helicopters and the smell of diesel. "I wish we three could instantly tell the world about our experiences, but we can’t, it’s i…

The Vietnam War Ended 50 Years Ago: People Still Get it Wrong

Tiffin, Ohio (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – April 30th marks the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War’s end when Vietnamese tanks rolled into Saigon, soon to be renamed Ho Chi Minh City. The war was a terrible experience for the United States, but even more so for the people of Vietnam and much of the rest of Southeast Asia. Estimates are that up to 3 million Vietnamese perished, as well many many thousands of Cambodians and Laotians. 5…

50 Years Later: The Lasting Impact of the Vietnam War : The Pulse

The Vietnam War changed the world — and the lives of millions of people, who remain scarred by the traumas they experienced. On this episode, we mark the 50th anniversary of the war's end with stories that explore its lasting impact, from veterans struggling to reconcile the role they played in the deadly conflict, to Vietnamese refugees who are still working to put the pieces back together.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoice…