The Experience of Crashing a Fighter Jet on an Aircraft CarrierNew March 2023! Accompanied by footage of the event, fighter pilot Bill Stryker describes the experience of crashing his jet on an aircraft carrier and the recovery process.
The Transition from War in Vietnam to Home in AmericaNew January 2023! A Vietnam veteran describes the experience of returning home from the war and transition back into American daily life.
Flying the A4 Skyhawk and Bronco Fighter JetsNew January 2023! View archival military footage of the planes in action as a Vietnam era pilot describes what it was like to fly the A4 Skyhawk and Bronco fighter jets during his tour of duty.
National History Day 2022-23–Frontiers In History: People, Places, IdeasCheck out our resources for National History Day 2022-23!
Serving as a Jet Fighter Pilot in the Vietnam WarNew August 2022! Jet pilot Bill Stryker shares his experiences as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War. Archival footage and images are included throughout.
Using Helicopters to Evacuate the WoundedNew August 2022! View archival military footage as a Vietnam era helicopter pilot describes the process of evacuating the wounded from firefights in the Vietnam countryside.
My First Day in VietnamNew May 2022! A helicopter gunner describes being shot down on his first day in Vietnam. Archival footage of the war is included.
Firsthand History 20th Century: America at WarHear from those who served in the military and those who served on the home front to go back in history and explore America in wartime.
Firsthand History 20th CenturyExplore 20th century history with those who were there when it happened, with historians and scholars guided by first person accounts, and through primary source video and images.
America in Wartime: Vietnam WarLearn from Vietnam War veterans and others who lived through the war from the homefront.
America in WartimeExplore 20th century wartime events firsthand as military veterans and those on the home front share their experiences.
A Tribute to Our Nation’s VeteransFive veterans share their stories of service to our nation and then one takes the viewers on a tour of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery to tell about its history and mission to serve America's ve...
Login to ViewMy First Experiences in CombatNew March 2023! A World War II and Vietnam veteran answer a student question as they describe their first experiences in combat.
Login to ViewHonoring Lessons From Military Service and HistoryNew January 2023! A Vietnam Veteran and World War II veteran each offer their point of view on honoring, and learning from, military service.
Login to ViewHow Did People on the Homefront Treat You When You Returned from War?New January 2023! A World War II veteran and Vietnam veteran describe their return home from war.
Login to ViewHow Did You Communicate During Your Missions?New January 2023! A Vietnam fighter pilot and World War II bombardier each describe the process of keeping in communication on a bombing mission.
Login to ViewCould You Describe Your Motivations to Do the Job Day to Day in Wartime?New January 2023! A Vietnam veteran and World War II veteran each describe what motivated them during their tours of duty.
Login to ViewHow Did You Keep In Touch with Family While You Served in War?New January 2023! A World War II veteran and Vietnam veteran describe how they each kept in touch with families during their respective wars.
Login to ViewBeing a Fighter Jet Pilot in the Vietnam WarNew January 2023! Jet pilot Bill Stryker shares his experiences as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War. Archival footage and images are included throughout.
Login to ViewGetting Shot Down in VietnamNew August 2022! See a photograph of his crashed helicopter as a helicopter gunner describes the sensation of crashing and its continued effect on him today. A jet fighter pilot describes crashing ...
Login to ViewDealing with the Topography and Tunnels of VietnamNew May 2022! View footage of the Vietnamese countryside as a helicopter gunner and pilot describe the challenges they faced dealing with the country's topography and the tunnels dug by the enemy.
Login to ViewArming the Helicopter in VietnamNew May 2022! Accompanied by archival military footage of, a helicopter pilot describes the guns and rockets available on helicopters to use during the Vietnam War.
Login to ViewFighting in Vietnam–Michael MooreVeteran Michael Moore shares his memories of the Vietnam War serving on board a US Navy vessel.
Login to ViewFighting in Vietnam–Tom MundellVietnam Veteran Tom Mundell shares why he joined the military, his service in helicopters, what it was like to fight in Vietnam, injuries suffered, and returning home.
