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Vietnam War museum opens amid exhibit controversy
The Vietnam Era Educational Center in Holmpen New Jersey opens after a three year debate among veterans and historians over text, media role, and the war's meaning. Committee member Michael Shafer and director Kelly Watts defend a balanced, thought provoking display while critics say the exhibit overemphasizes violence and antiwar extremes.
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Rutgers University
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