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Vietnam: A Television History (1981-07-16)
About this film
Ralph Thomas discusses his experience as an African American soldier serving in Vietnam. Against a backdrop of racial polarization among American troops, he describes an emerging Black consciousness and a strong camaraderie among Black soldiers that crossed rank. He also describes the daily lives of soldiers. Finally, he recalls how Black soldiers came to identify with the Vietnamese people, becoming increasingly politicized against the War.
Directors & creators
WGBH Educational Foundation
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Ralph Thomas, Vietnam War, African American soldiers, racial polarization, Cam Ranh Bay, Nha Trang, dap, Black consciousness, military camaraderie, Vietnam veterans, WGBH, Vietnam: A Television History, racial conflict in the military, US military life
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