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Watch Now: 'The Vietnam War Oregon Remembers,' An 'Oregon Experience' Documentary

A new OPB documentary explores how the Vietnam War still deeply affects Oregonians, even nearly 50 years after the end of combat operations in Vietnam.

Charlie Haughey: Battalion Photographer

Charlie Haughey took more than 2,000 photographs while serving in Vietnam, but most of the images remained unprinted until decades after the war ended.

Harley Hall: Vietnam POW

Vancouver, Washington, native and Blue Angels Cmdr. Harley Hall is considered by many to be the last POW of the Vietnam War.

'The Vietnam War,' A PBS Documentary

"The Vietnam War" — a new 10-part, 18-hour documentary film series — directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, will premiere Sept. 17, 2017, on OPB.

Resources For Veterans And Survivors

For veterans, war survivors and non-service members needing help, here are available resources.

Thuy Huyen: Fleeing Vietnam

In 1979, 5-year old Thuy Huyen and her family fled Vietnam in an overloaded fishing boat.

Central Oregon Veterans Ranch

In Redmond, a unique ranch is helping veterans of all generations connect with each other, the land and the community.

Photos: 'The Vietnam War Oregon Remembers'

A collection of photos from "Oregon Experience's" new documentary, "The Vietnam War Oregon Remembers."

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Former VFW Commander Juan Palacios served his country as a Marine during the Vietnam War.

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Share Your Vietnam War Experiences With OPB

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July 24, 2017 10:41 a.m.

It's been almost 50 years since the Vietnam War, and Oregon Public Broadcasting is looking for stories about the war and how it affected people in the Northwest

opbmusic Playlist: Vietnam

James K. F. Dung, SFC/National Archives

By Jerad Walker
opbmusic
Sept. 05, 2017 12:15 p.m.

A mult-part Vietnam War documentary is set to debut on PBS this month. From Alice In Chains to Bob Dylan, listen to songs inspired by the conflict.

Photos: 'The Vietnam War'

A collection of photos from Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's new documentary, "The Vietnam War."

July 05, 2017 3:25 p.m.

US Sen. Wayne Morse

Oregon Historical Society.

OPB
Feb. 16, 2012 8 p.m.

U.S. Sen. Wayne Morse warned of an American war in Vietnam a full decade before an incident in the Gulf of Tonkin formally started it. 

Karl Marlantes, 3 Decades Spent On Debut Novel About Vietnam

U.S. Naval War College 

By Emily Harris
May 12, 2011 9:06 a.m.

Seaside native Karl Marlantes spent 30 years writing "Matterhorn," his bestselling novel about the Vietnam war. He served as a Marine in Vietnam.

Q&A With Ken Burns And Lynn Novick On 'The Vietnam War' Part 1

Kaylee Domzalski/OPB

By Kaylee Domzalski
OPB
July 24, 2017 10:14 a.m.

Co-directors Ken Burns and Lynn Novak talk about their upcoming 18-hour documentary on the Vietnam War.

An Artist Lights The Way From Vietnam To The Oregon Coast

OPB

By Jessica Martin
OPB
July 20, 2017 4:35 p.m.

Drawn from his childhood memories, Lam Quang handcrafts sculptural lanterns out of bamboo frames and his own handmade paper.

From Vietnam War Refugee To Renowned Oregon Dancer

OPB

By Jessica Martin
OPB
July 20, 2017 4:14 p.m.

Marrying modern choreography with traditional Southeast Asian dance, Minh Tran formed Minh Tran & Company, becoming a prolific choreographer and sought-after educator.

About The Vietnam War

Nearly 50 years after the end of combat operations in Vietnam, Oregonians remain deeply affected by the events of those times. OPB and PBS explore the war with two new documentaries. 

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