This article explores the multifaceted role of Soviet Russia in supporting North Vietnam during the Vietnam War, highlighting how their aid contributed to the US withdrawal and eventual unification of the country under communist rule.
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On Memorial Day, we honor the sacrifices of those who have given their lives for our country. Many families of fallen soldiers who went missing in action have been unable to give their loved ones a proper goodbye. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) is working to change that. The DPAA has identified three soldiers who were previously unaccounted for after World War II, Vietnam, and Korea. These include 2nd Lt. Fred Brewer, Army Cpl. Luther Story, and Air Force Col. Ernest De Soto. Through historical references, advanced technologies, and collaboration with international partners, the DPAA is making progress in identifying and returning missing soldiers to their families.
U.S. Representative Joe Neguse will recognize and honor Vietnam War-era veterans at an upcoming pinning ceremony in Longmont, Colorado. The event will take place on Saturday at the American Legion Post 32, located at 315 S. Bowen St. The ceremony will commence at 10:00 AM, followed by a reception with refreshments and light appetizers. Individuals wishing to attend are kindly requested to RSVP to Chloe Nicklas via email at chloe.nicklas@mail.house.gov. In the RSVP, please include the number of guests and any dietary restrictions you may have.
In his HBO series ‘The Sympathizer,’ South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook uses fireworks as a metaphorical interpretation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Through flashbacks and interrogations, the series explores the complex identity and fractured memory of a half-white, half-Vietnamese double agent during and after the Vietnam War. Park’s meticulously crafted vision, inspired by his background as a film critic, examines the danger of ideological authority and the suppression of individuality.