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Echoes of the Vietnam War

Echoes of the Vietnam War

Di: Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund
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 Even after 50 years, the impact of the Vietnam War echoes across generations. Hear the stories of service and sacrifice from people who are affected — veterans, their families, and others who add perspective to those experiences. Brought to you by the nonprofit that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, “The Wall,” in Washington, D.C.Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 2021 Mondiale Scienze sociali
Episodi
  • Carry That Weight

    Carry That Weight
    Jan 22 2026
    In May 1969, a 20-year-old farm boy from Illinois was killed at Dak To, just six weeks into his tour. He left behind a pregnant wife who would give birth to their son three months later. That son grew up angry, and he carried that weight a long time — 47 years — until he finally found a community to share it with.
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    34 min
  • Feeding the "Big Red One"

    Feeding the "Big Red One"
    Dec 4 2025
    In Vietnam, keeping our military force fed was a massive logistical undertaking. For infantry units operating in the field for weeks at a time, mess cooks had to set up kitchens in jungle clearings and find creative ways to refuel men exhausted by intense heat and constant danger. Dan Gooch was one of those cooks.
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    52 min
  • Mended Wings

    Mended Wings
    Nov 17 2025
    Helicopter pilots made up about 1.5% of the total service members in the Vietnam War, yet they represent about 4% of the total killed in action. In this episode, an Army aviator pays tribute to the generation of helicopter pilots who trained and inspired him.
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    1 ora e 2 min
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