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CAPTURED: Shot Down In Vietnam

CAPTURED: Shot Down In Vietnam

Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Foundwave

During the Vietnam War, hundreds of American aviators were shot down, imprisoned, and tortured, experiencing the harshest conditions imaginable. For as many as eight long years, the prisoners of war (POWs) stayed true to their mission and survived behind bars. They communicated through codes and raps on prison walls. They were incredibly brave and resisted enemy propaganda. Their families knew little of their fate. 50 years ago, the US government saved 591 of those POWs from North Vietnamese captivity. Now, hear their personal and intimate stories like never before, from the dramatic moment of being shot down to the tearful family reunion. CAPTURED features newly re-surfaced recordings from Presidents Richard Nixon and Lyndon B Johnson's oval offices. Broadcast veteran Tyler Russell McCusker conducts original interviews with 85-year-old Commander Everett Alvarez Jr., the first American shot down, 91-year-old Captain Eugene "Red" McDaniel, POW families, authors, and historians. Put yourself into the action with hundreds of historically-accurate sound effects and scene-setting original music compositions that create an immersive, enthralling soundscape. This new podcast from the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Foundation is a compelling and powerful exploration of the human cost of war and the resilience of the American spirit.

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How many episodes does CAPTURED: Shot Down In Vietnam have?

CAPTURED: Shot Down In Vietnam currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does CAPTURED: Shot Down In Vietnam cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on CAPTURED: Shot Down In Vietnam?

The episode title 'Chapter 7: Not a Widow, Not a Wife' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on CAPTURED: Shot Down In Vietnam?

The average episode length on CAPTURED: Shot Down In Vietnam is 29 minutes.

How often are episodes of CAPTURED: Shot Down In Vietnam released?

Episodes of CAPTURED: Shot Down In Vietnam are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of CAPTURED: Shot Down In Vietnam?

The first episode of CAPTURED: Shot Down In Vietnam was released on May 9, 2023.

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