Conflict: Korean War, Vietnam, World War II
They say a picture’s worth a thousand words. And it’s true that whether posed or candid, photographs often capture personalities, emotions, and moments better than a written attempt to explain them. The following are a selection of wartime images from … Continue reading
Conflict: Vietnam
In 1968, Leslie H. Sabo Jr. proposed to his high school sweetheart, Rose Mary. “He was drafted less than a month after the proposal, but the army let him return to Ellwood City to get married.” They wrote often for … Continue reading
Conflict: Vietnam
When thinking of those who served during the Vietnam War, veterinarians aren’t usually the first group to come to mind. Yet these men were crucial in maintaining the health of the war dogs used for sentry, scout, and guard duty … Continue reading
Conflict: Vietnam
On 11 April 1991, Miss Saigon, the 11th longest-running Broadway musical, opened in New York after debuting in London a few years earlier. The musical, by Claude-Michel Schönberg and Alain Boublil, revolves around an American soldier (Chris) and his Vietnamese lover (Kim) … Continue reading
Conflict: Vietnam
On 29 March 1973, the last American combat troops left Vietnam. Their departure was part of the Paris Peace Accords, which the United States had signed with North and South Vietnam two months earlier, on 15 January. The Peace Accords … Continue reading