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Serving With Distinction in Vietnam
Roberta Mershon of Columbus remembers her challenging tour serving in Vietnam as an army nurse. And Henry Guzman tells how being raised in a strong Latino family helped prepare him for the rigors of combat.
We Gotta Get Out of this Place: Music of the Vietnam War Era
Loss, hope, longing, despair, determination: these are a few of the emotions articulated in the songs area Vietnam veterans say reflect their wartime experiences. Find the playlist here.
Columbus and the Vietnam War Part I
On the Season 2 premiere of Columbus Neighborhoods, we explore Columbus’ connections to the Vietnam War. Discover how unrest in the 1960s about many issues led to one of the most disruptive and transformative decades in Ohio State University’s history. Then a local army nurse and veterans share their Vietnam experiences and more.
Columbus and the Vietnam War Part 2 Preview
Next time on Columbus Neighborhoods, we continue the exploration of Columbus’ connections to the Vietnam War. Discover Lockbourne Air Force Base’s (now known as Rickenbacker International Airport) role in the war, and learn about the effects of PTSD and local treatment resources. Then two African-American veterans share their Vietnam experiences, and we’ll introduce you to […]
