The decades-long Wall of Faces project, meant to humanize the names on the iconic Vietnam War memorial, is now complete.
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China’s Tank in the Vietnam War
This latecomer to the Vietnam War did not arrive from the Soviet Union. It came from the People’s Republic of China.
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4 Soldiers Receive Medals of Honor for Actions in Vietnam War
The men were recognized in a White House ceremony.
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These Female Journalists Broke Barriers During the Vietnam War
In her book “You Don’t Belong Here,” author Elizabeth Becker highlights three adventurous women who redefined war reporting in Vietnam.
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Confederate-Named Bases to Be Renamed for Vietnam War Heroes
Five men who served in the Vietnam War are in line to have U.S. Army bases named in their honor.
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Kenneth Stumpf, Vietnam War Medal of Honor Recipient, Dies at 77
Stumpf earned America’s highest valor award for his actions on April 25, 1967 in Quang Ngai province.
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Were We Right to Be Afraid of China During the Vietnam War?
Fears of China on the battlefield were rampant during the Vietnam War. Were they justified?
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How South Vietnam Won the Vietnam War’s Longest Battle
South Vietnamese marines and airborne units fought back communist troops in an 81-day siege at Quang Tri.
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The First Air Force Ace of the Vietnam War Shot Down 2 MiGs in 2 Minutes
You need five aerial victories to become an ace. Richard “Steve” Ritchie knows how difficult that is.