Category: Vietnam

Robert L. MacKinnon talks about Vietnam, the anti-war movement, why his opinion of the war changed and other wars such as Korea and Iraq.

Joan Beemer discusses several aspects of the Vietnam War; including draft numbers, friends who went to Vietnam and how the public reacted to returning vets.

Mullen’s thoughts on APG, Aberdeen, and the Vietnam War.

Gil Rivera talks about living in NYC on 9/11/2001 and how it impacted his PTSD from Vietnam.

Interview by Nancy McGowan.

Gil Rivera talks about how he obtained his college degrees with the help of the GI Bill, which he earned while serving in Vietnam.

Interview by Nancy McGowan.

After serving time in Vietnam, Gil Rivera struggles with re-current episodes of PTSD. He discusses what it was like and how he overcame it. Interview by Nancy McGowan.

Mr. Lancelotta describes living in Vietnam (“a little better than living in a tent”), the duties he performed in the service, and the difficulties in relating his experiences to friends who did not have the same experiences he did.

Interview by Rachael Ames.

Mr. Lancelotta relates how the draft affected him and other young men, and the nature of his service in Vietnam.

Interview by Rachael Ames.

Mr. Bennett discusses day-to-day activities while stationed in Vietnam, including his interactions with commanding officers.

Interview by Christopher Valis.