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.
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.
Login to ViewFighting in Vietnam and Service After–Dr. Herman HarrisTwenty-year veteran Herman Harris joined the Army near the end of the Vietnam War. He recounts being a paratrooper, life in the military, and shares his insights on the value of military service.
Login to ViewPublic Opinion on the Vietnam WarRetired US Navy pilot, Captain William "Striker" Switzer, explains how Americans felt about the Vietnam War.
Login to ViewA Conversation with Dr. Herman Harris – 20-Year Army VeteranTwenty-year veteran Herman Harris joined the Army near the end of the Vietnam War. He recounts being a paratrooper, life in the military, and shares his insights on the value of military service.
Login to ViewA Conversation with Master Sergeant Phyllis WilliamsPhyllis Williams joined the Army and saw the world. She discusses why she joined, her service during Desert Storm, and the value of life in the military.
Login to ViewStudent Questions for Army Veterans Phyllis Williams and Dr. Herman HarrisArmy veterans Phyllis Williams and Herman Harris answer questions about life in the military.
Login to ViewA Conversation with Vietnam Veteran 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.
Login to ViewA Conversation with Vietnam Veteran Michael Moore, United States NavyVeteran Michael Moore shares his memories of the Vietnam War serving on board a US Navy vessel.
Login to ViewFactors Affecting Johnson’s Decision Not to Run in 1968Julian Zelizer, political scientist and author of the "The Fierce Urgency Of Now," shares his insights on why President Johnson chose not to run for re-election in 1968.
Login to ViewWhat Final Thoughts about Leadership Service, and Honoring Our Nation’s Veterans Would You Like to Share with the Students?Vietnam veterans share final thoughts about leadership service, and honoring our nation’s veterans.
Login to ViewIf You Had to Do it All Over Again, What Would You Do Differently?Vietnam veterans think about their experiences and what they might do differently if they had to do it all over again.
Login to ViewWhat Was It Like When You Returned Home?Vietnam veterans talk about what is was like when they returned home.
Login to ViewWhat Was Your Mindset Going into Your First Combat Mission?A Vietnam veterans relates what his mindset was like on his first combat mission.
