Veterans Day has been a federal holiday since 1938, honoring the contributions of American military personnel. The Vietnam War inspired enduring literature, from both sides of the world. If you wanted to find the Vietnam War in American television shows, you mostly had to wait until it was long over. With all higher ranks out of the fight, Sgt. Matthew Leonard took command to save his fellow soldiers.
By Jon Guttman
11 days ago War has long inspired artists and musicians. That is especially true of the songs written in response to the Vietnam War. Fifty years after the fall of Saigon, the Vietnam War continues to shape Americans' lives. One of the best-known images of the Vietnam War shows something other than what almost everyone thinks it does. These 10 films, assembled to mark the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, range from indelible anti-war classics to Vietnamese portraits of resistance. As the situation in Vietnam was deteriorating, President Ford could be found hitting the links. The “Six Triple Eight” was honored Tuesday with the Congressional Gold Medal, following a long-running campaign to recognize their efforts. Load More