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#agent-orange
SF parents
fromeuronews
1 month ago

50 years on, millions in Vietnam battle war's chemical weapons legacy

The legacy of the Vietnam War continues to affect millions through health issues related to Agent Orange exposure.
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago
SF parents

Vietnamese Agent Orange Victims Have Never Been Compensated. Rashida Tlaib Wants to Change That.

fromThe Nation
1 day ago
US news

Why Is an 83-Year-Old Vietnamese Woman Fighting Against Agent Orange and US Corporations in a French Court?

SF parents
fromeuronews
1 month ago

50 years on, millions in Vietnam battle war's chemical weapons legacy

The legacy of the Vietnam War continues to affect millions through health issues related to Agent Orange exposure.
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago
SF parents

Vietnamese Agent Orange Victims Have Never Been Compensated. Rashida Tlaib Wants to Change That.

fromThe Nation
1 day ago
US news

Why Is an 83-Year-Old Vietnamese Woman Fighting Against Agent Orange and US Corporations in a French Court?

#american-culture
Film
fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago

In The Mastermind, an art heist's aftermath unfolds against the backdrop of Vietnam War-era America

The Mastermind explores the complex relationship between art, ambition, and morality through the lens of a heist in 1970s America.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

At Vietnam War Memorial, Familiar Names, Old Grief and a Kind of Peace

The Vietnam War's central role in American culture has diminished significantly over the past 50 years.
Film
fromTheartnewspaper
5 days ago

In The Mastermind, an art heist's aftermath unfolds against the backdrop of Vietnam War-era America

The Mastermind explores the complex relationship between art, ambition, and morality through the lens of a heist in 1970s America.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

At Vietnam War Memorial, Familiar Names, Old Grief and a Kind of Peace

The Vietnam War's central role in American culture has diminished significantly over the past 50 years.
#world-war-ii
Germany news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Today in History: May 7, RMS Lusitania torpedoed, sunk by German submarine

May 7 marks significant historical events including the sinking of the RMS Lusitania and Germany's surrender in WWII.
Independent films
fromwww.esquire.com
5 days ago

20 Best Movies to Watch on Memorial Day

The film 'Born on the Fourth of July' highlights the journey of a Vietnam veteran who becomes an anti-war activist after his traumatic experiences.
#san-jose
#photography
Photography
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

How Photography From the Vietnam War Changed America

Vietnam War photography significantly altered American perceptions of the conflict and its impact on soldiers and society.
Portland food
fromColossal
2 months ago

Who Shot Me? Help Identify the Anonymous Photographer Who Captured 1960s San Francisco

A mysterious San Francisco photographer documented significant events in the 1960s, leaving behind thousands of impactful images without identification.
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Napalm Girl' may be work of different photographer, World Press Photo says

The authorship of the iconic 'Napalm Girl' photograph has been suspended by World Press Photo after new evidence emerged disputing its long-accepted attribution.
Photography
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

How Photography From the Vietnam War Changed America

Vietnam War photography significantly altered American perceptions of the conflict and its impact on soldiers and society.
Portland food
fromColossal
2 months ago

Who Shot Me? Help Identify the Anonymous Photographer Who Captured 1960s San Francisco

A mysterious San Francisco photographer documented significant events in the 1960s, leaving behind thousands of impactful images without identification.
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Napalm Girl' may be work of different photographer, World Press Photo says

The authorship of the iconic 'Napalm Girl' photograph has been suspended by World Press Photo after new evidence emerged disputing its long-accepted attribution.
#military-service
Canada news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

America's Vietnam War Opponents Who Fled to Canada Reflect on the Past and Future

Carter's 1977 pardon aimed to heal the nation by inviting Vietnam War draft dodgers back home after years in Canada.
#vietnamese-diaspora
#american-history
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

50 Years After the U.S. Left Vietnam, Another Retreat Is Shaking Asia

The shift in power dynamics in Asia reflects a transition from American influence to a new era dominated by China.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Still an open wound': damning docuseries revisits Vietnam war 50 years on

The fall of Saigon symbolizes the end of the Vietnam War and has lasting impacts on American society.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

50 Years After the U.S. Left Vietnam, Another Retreat Is Shaking Asia

The shift in power dynamics in Asia reflects a transition from American influence to a new era dominated by China.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Still an open wound': damning docuseries revisits Vietnam war 50 years on

The fall of Saigon symbolizes the end of the Vietnam War and has lasting impacts on American society.
#us-history
US politics
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

How We Remember the Vietnam War 50 Years Later

The Vietnam War's legacy continues to affect veterans, refugees, and American political culture fifty years after Saigon fell.
US politics
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

How We Remember the Vietnam War 50 Years Later

The Vietnam War's legacy continues to affect veterans, refugees, and American political culture fifty years after Saigon fell.
#saigon
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

50 years after Saigon fell, US and Ukraine must heed Vietnam's grim lessons

The grim anniversary is a reminder that those we support to the utmost can lose, as President Donald Trump works to prevent Kyiv from suffering a fate like Saigon's.
Russo-Ukrainian War
#fall-of-saigon
#historical-analysis
#journalism
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

As communist troops streamed into Saigon, a few remaining reporters kept photos and stories flowing

Quality journalism should be accessible to all, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

As communist troops streamed into Saigon, a few remaining reporters kept photos and stories flowing

Quality journalism should be accessible to all, emphasizing the importance of on-the-ground reporting.
#reconciliation
US news
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

50 Years After the War, Trump Undermines U.S.-Vietnam Reconciliation

The U.S.-Vietnam relationship has evolved significantly, but recent government actions threaten ongoing reconciliation efforts.
US news
fromtime.com
4 weeks ago

50 Years After the War, Trump Undermines U.S.-Vietnam Reconciliation

The U.S.-Vietnam relationship has evolved significantly, but recent government actions threaten ongoing reconciliation efforts.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks ago

Long arc of reconciliation between U.S. and Vietnam falters under Trump

Suspension of funding for demining operations in Vietnam under Trump jeopardizes decades of reconciliation progress post-Vietnam War.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Today in History: April 30, Monica Seles attacked during tennis match

On April 30, 1993, Monica Seles was stabbed during a match by a man claiming to be a fan of her rival, Steffi Graf, highlighting the risks athletes face.
World news
#vietnamese-american
#anniversary
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago

Out of War's Shadow: Vietnam on the Move

Fifty years after the Vietnam War, the country is experiencing a transformation with poverty dramatically declining, as globalization infuses new opportunities and pressures into society.
US news
#cultural-heritage
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Fall of Saigon: Children of Vietnam's war refugees reconcile a painful past

Younger Vietnamese-Americans are reconciling with their identities 50 years after the Vietnam War, exploring their cultural heritage and familial histories.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Fall of Saigon: Children of Vietnam's war refugees reconcile a painful past

Younger Vietnamese-Americans are reconciling with their identities 50 years after the Vietnam War, exploring their cultural heritage and familial histories.
#diplomacy
#music
Music
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

11 Notable Songs About the Vietnam War

Songs about the Vietnam War express themes of sacrifice, loss, and social critique.
Music
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

11 Notable Songs About the Vietnam War

Songs about the Vietnam War express themes of sacrifice, loss, and social critique.
#1970s
Music
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago

Vietnam War: How protest music fueled a movement DW 04/29/2025

The Vietnam War's conclusion was significantly influenced by American protest music, reflecting domestic political pressure against the war.
#family-legacy
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks ago

Scars, secrets and memories: 50 years after the end of the Vietnam War

The legacies of the Vietnam War continue to shape Vietnamese American identities and family dynamics.
#commemoration
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

50 years later, Vietnam's environment still bears the scars of war

The long-term ecological impact of the Vietnam War, including degraded ecosystems and dioxin-contaminated soils and waters, remains evident fifty years later.
Environment
#veterans
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Moral Injury and the Vietnam War

Psychological wounds of war can last a lifetime.
Moral injury contributes to PTSD and related psychological injuries among veterans.
Wars that lack a clear purpose increase the risk of moral injury.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Moral Injury and the Vietnam War

Psychological wounds of war can last a lifetime.
Moral injury contributes to PTSD and related psychological injuries among veterans.
Wars that lack a clear purpose increase the risk of moral injury.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Finding connections, 50 years after the fall of Saigon

Fifty years ago, Phan Kim Phuong's life changed irrevocably as she was evacuated from Vietnam, starting a new journey as a refugee in the U.S.
Relationships
SF parents
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

In 1975, thousands of babies were daringly airlifted from the Vietnam war

Operation Babylift airlifted orphaned and Amerasian children from Vietnam amidst chaos, marking a significant humanitarian effort amidst the war's end.
fromKqed
1 month ago

10 Fiction and Nonfiction Books Inspired by the Vietnam War

"The Quiet American" was released when U.S. military involvement in Vietnam was just beginning, yet anticipated the Americans' prolonged and deadly failure to comprehend the country they claimed to be saving.
US news
#documentary
Writing
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

My parents were extras in Apocalypse Now - is this their story?

The artist strives to tell her parents' untold stories as Vietnamese extras in Apocalypse Now.
Family dynamics complicate the narrative of personal history as the artist interviews her parents.
Writing
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

My parents were extras in Apocalypse Now - is this their story?

The artist strives to tell her parents' untold stories as Vietnamese extras in Apocalypse Now.
Family dynamics complicate the narrative of personal history as the artist interviews her parents.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Imagining the scale of the Vietnam War

Operation Rolling Thunder was initially intended as a strategic bombardment to pressure North Vietnam into negotiations, yet it became a lengthy and costly campaign, ultimately failing to persuade.
Black Lives Matter
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: From the darkness of war came a glimmer of hope

Reflections on the rescue of Vietnamese boat people during the Vietnam War provide a glimmer of hope amid tragedy.
Concerns raised about the implications of Trump's actions for democracy in America. Trust in character and compassion was tested in the election.
fromPitchfork
1 month ago

Warfare Review: Bad Memories

“Films about the Vietnam War encapsulated American angst, showcasing disillusionment through narratives like Apocalypse Now and The Deer Hunter, from both personal and societal perspectives.”},{
Film
SF food
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Vietnam's beloved fish sauce faces an uncertain future amid climate change and overfishing

The traditional fish sauce industry in Vietnam faces threats from climate change and overfishing.
Bui Van Phong chose to preserve his family's fish sauce legacy amid the Vietnam War.
fromwww.london-unattached.com
2 months ago

A Letter to Lyndon B Johnson, Soho Theatre

In A Letter To with only a giant tractor tyre and mouth organs for props, the pair bounce and jump around excitedly with sing-song delivery fixing our attention for the entire 65-minute run time.
London politics
#military-history
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Pentagon website removes, then restores, page honoring Black Medal of Honor recipient

Army Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers, the highest-ranking Black servicemember to receive the Medal of Honor, faced erasure which sparked significant outrage.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US news

Black Medal of Honor recipient removed from US department of defense website

The US Defense Department removed a webpage for Medal of Honor recipient Maj Gen Charles Calvin Rogers, replacing it with a DEI-related URL.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Federal officials identify the remains of a Wisconsin pilot lost over Vietnam in 1967

Remains of Lt. Col. Donald W. Downing, a WWII pilot missing since 1967, have been identified, reflecting efforts to recover missing military personnel.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Pentagon website removes, then restores, page honoring Black Medal of Honor recipient

Army Maj. Gen. Charles C. Rogers, the highest-ranking Black servicemember to receive the Medal of Honor, faced erasure which sparked significant outrage.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

The Vietnam War, as told by its veterans: When are we going to learn our lesson once and for all?'

The documentary series personalizes the Vietnam War by focusing on individual stories of the victims and survivors, moving beyond mere statistics.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Iron Mountain' hoax: how anti-Vietnam war satire sparked today's conspiracy theories

The public learned of a hoax that exposed the madness of the Vietnam War, igniting a debate about the effects of permanent peace on society.
US politics
Arts
fromPortland Monthly
2 months ago

Dinh Q. Le's Photo Collage Captured the Experience of Assimilation

The Vietnam War's legacy profoundly affects identity and belonging among Vietnamese Americans, as illustrated through Dinh Q. Lê's art.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Today in History: March 8, first U.S. combat troops arrive in Vietnam

March 8 has witnessed pivotal events in history impacting politics, culture, and human rights across the globe.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
3 months ago

Why are GFCI outlets such a big deal? And 6 things you should never plug into one

Merton's death could have been prevented with modern GFCI technology, highlighting historical safety oversights.
#memory
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Writing

'SNL' spoofed me and my column - but 35 years later I'm still here

The 50th anniversary of 'SNL' evokes memories of the author's past experiences in Vietnam, highlighting difficult times endured during a USO performance.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

U.S. Move to Suspend Mine Clearing Funds Alarms Vietnam

Somebody is going to walk into a minefield that should have been cleared this week, boom.
Digital life
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