With the country at odds over the war, draft-age Americans face wrenching choices. After chaos roils the Democratic Convention, Nixon narrowly wins the presidency. In
The unhealed wounds of the Vietnam War still persist, as do the bonds between those who served there. Both are explored in the film Tripwire!¸
On this very date, Sept. 3, 1950, 35 men arrived in Saigon, Vietnam to screen requests by the French for American Military aid and assistance
This month, SOPTV features Ken Burns’ and Lynn Novick’s 10-part, 18-hour documentary series: The Vietnam War. Ten years in the making, Vietnam tells the epic
Remembering Vietnam: The Telling Project takes viewers behind-the-scenes as national performing arts organization, The Telling Project, works with Minnesota veterans of the Vietnam War and
The concept behind Ageless Aviation Dreams Foundation is in the organization’s motto: “Giving back to those who have given.” The devotion inherent in the motto
A special one hour My Story of Service: Wallace “Van” Nicholas of Medford shares stories from his time serving as an Army pilot in Vietnam.
The Missing in America Project has arranged for the unclaimed cremains of six veterans to be transported from La Grande to Willamette National Cemetery in
Michael Meer, of Grants Pass, shares stories from his time serving as a Gunner in the Armed Chinook program during Vietnam. Tales include nearly crashing
Jerry Heckers of Grants Pass shares stories from his time serving in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Tales include surviving an enemy ambush that lasted
Larry Slessler of Medford share stories from his time serving in the U.S. Air Force during the Cuban Missile Crisis and in Vietnam. Tales include
Nearly 50 years after the end of combat operations in Vietnam, Oregonians remain deeply affected by the events of those times. “Oregon Experience” explores the
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