Description: Excerpt from documentary "Vietnam Present Tense" on the state of the country 15 years after the U.S. left and the attitude toward Americans and the war. 1 of 2.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 01/31/1989
Description: Excerpt from documentary "Vietnam Present Tense" on the state of the country 15 years after the US left. Veteran reflects. 2 of 2.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/01/1989
Description: In debate, George Bush mentioned Michael Dukakis' antiwar stand, referring to Shea Amendment introduced in 1970 state legislature, calling for exemption of Mass. residents from service in undeclared Vietnam war. Sens. Jack Backman, David Locke.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 09/27/1988
Description: People visit mobile replica of Vietnam war memorial wall in Beverly. Close-ups of inscribed names of veterans. Large flag being unfurled. Beverly mayor Jack Monahan.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 08/01/1989
Description: Footage of Vietnam War combat. Interview with lawyer Howard Levine about his choice to be in ROTC, his service during Vietnam, his twin sons who know people in Persian Gulf war, and the justifiability of military draft. Close up on Bronze Star medal.
Collection: Ten O'Clock News
Date Created: 02/14/1991
Description: Young Americans for Freedom rally. People march carrying picket signs and American flags. An American military officer speaks to the crowd about every American's responsibility for the military officers overseas. He also asks them to support the war against North Vietnam. A young man speaks to the crowd, asking them to support bringing the troops home and better treatment for those captured in battle. Al Capp addresses the crowd, speaking the need to support captured soldiers no matter what opinion you have about the war overall.
Collection: WHDH
Date Created: 12/06/1970