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. Maj. Robert Lodge chose death over the prospect of giving up information to enemy forces. By Jon Guttman
3 months ago Many of Pitts’ soldiers believed they would not have made it through the ordeal had it not been for the leadership of their CO. By Jon Guttman
4 months ago During the Vietnam War, John Levitow jumped on a live flare to save his crew from death. By Jon Guttman
5 months ago “Vietnam: The War That Changed America” is available to stream on Apple TV+. Although minor in size, the battle at Firebase Maureen was nonetheless major in ferocity — enough to produce two Medal of Honor recipients. By Jon Guttman
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