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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1979
Page
5
Virginia Lyon of Aiken High says students show minimal interest in Vietnam despite its history. Textbooks cover it sparingly with blurred issues, while parents and films like The Deer Hunter shape later views and primary sources may revive study.
Lonnie Westbrook a Vietnam veteran recalls the fear of booby traps and night attacks, the heavy responsibility at age 20, and the difficulty of returning home. Keith Daniels, another veteran, describes harsh jungle conditions, restricted fire rules, and his Nam Dong engagement earning a bronze star with V device.
The article notes the 1970s Academy Awards top winners tackling Vietnam and its aftermath with Coming Home and The Deer Hunter. It argues Hollywood has shifted from avoidance to engagement, while praising and critiquing each work for its portrayal of soldiers, survivors, and antiwar sentiment. It also covers the ABC telefilm Friendly Fire and its reception, highlighting differing approaches to the war’s impact and the debates over healing and representation.
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