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The Vietnam War by Barbara Diggs; Samuel Carbaugh (Illustrator)
Publication Date: 2018
More than 58,000 Americans died during the 20-year conflict called the Vietnam War. What were they fighting for? And how could the world's most technologically advanced military be defeated by a small, poverty-stricken country? These questions have lingered for half a century. In this concise history, explore the origins, the experience, and the legacy of this history-shaping event.
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Grunts by Kyle Longley
Publication Date: 2008
Focusing on the day-to-day experiences of front-line troops, this book provides a deeper understanding of the American combat soldier’s experience in Vietnam - from the decision to join the army, life in training and combat, and readjusting to civilian life with memories of war. Using letters, oral histories, and memoirs of actual veterans, “Grunts” gives powerful insights into the men and women who endured this controversial war.
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Voices from the Vietnam War by Xiaobing Li
Publication Date: 2010
In twenty-two intimate and personal stories from a conflict that reached far beyond the front lines of battle, American, Chinese, Russian, Korean, and North and South Vietnamese veterans share their experiences. Spanning continents, nationalities, and political beliefs, these stores give deeper understanding of America’s longest war.
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The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui
Call Number: E184.V53 B85 2017
Publication Date: 2017
War doesn’t only happen to soldiers. In her graphic memoir, Thi Bui tells of her parents’ lives in Vietnam, the total impact of war, and the incredible risks and sacrifices they made to get their family to safety and security in America. She discovers that in her family, and in thousands of families, the touch of war lasts a lifetime.
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Films

My Father's Vietnam: The Psychological Burdens of War (2015)

In this very personal documentary, discover the true story of three soldiers, only one of whom returned home alive from Vietnam. Filmmaker Sorensen interviews the family and friends of the fallen, and then finally his own father, giving voice to those who continue to carry the burdens of a war that ended almost 50 years ago. (1hr 19mins)

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Veterans Memorials on the Mall (2019)

Learn the poignant story behind the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, and how this once controversial monument is now considered a masterpiece. (32mins)

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