Echoes of the Vietnam War

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund

Even after 50 years, the impact of the Vietnam War echoes across generations. Hear the stories of service and sacrifice from people who are affected — veterans, their families, and others who add perspective to those experiences. Brought to you by the nonprofit that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, “The Wall,” in Washington, D.C.

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Making An Impact At Home

Echoes of the Vietnam War

03/29/21 • 37 min

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Music of the Vietnam Era

Echoes of the Vietnam War

11/22/21 • 40 min

John Woods Is a Ghost

Echoes of the Vietnam War

04/25/22 • 39 min

October 27th, 1967, outside of Bù Đốp, near the Vietnam-Cambodia border. The helicopter John is piloting has just been shot down by an enemy RPG while attempting to evacuate two wounded Special Forces soldiers from the jungle. In this episode, John shares the story of his service in Vietnam, including his helicopter crash, his dramatic rescue, and his long, strange journey home.

Brothers and Sisters in Arms

Echoes of the Vietnam War

04/11/22 • 52 min

April 10, 2022 was National Siblings Day. In this episode, we bring you the inspiring stories of two separate sets of siblings — both from families with long legacies of service — whose lives were forever changed by the war in Vietnam.

Christmas and the Vietnam War

Echoes of the Vietnam War

12/06/21 • 48 min

The Battle of the Ia Drang Valley

Echoes of the Vietnam War

11/08/21 • 37 min

November 14, 1965 marked a pivotal moment in U.S. involvement in Vietnam. Elements of the Army's 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) entered the first major land battle of the war at landing zones X-Ray and Albany, which would turn out to be proving grounds for a whole new kind of warfare. Hear three personal perspectives from men who survived.

Heart

Echoes of the Vietnam War

02/14/24 • 64 min

A few years ago, Lee Ellis noticed that he and the other POWs who made it home from Vietnam were outperforming the general population in the area of romantic longevity. He looked into the reasons why that might be true, and then he published his findings in a book called Captured By Love: Inspiring True Romance Stories from Vietnam POWs. Happy Valentine's Day.

No Limit

Echoes of the Vietnam War

09/28/22 • 31 min

Drafted out of high school, Alex Walker Jr. arrived in Vietnam in February of 1969 and served for more than a year. In that time he faced unimaginable threats from enemy fire, deadly predators, and a generally hostile environment. In this episode, he recounts those experiences and talks about why his younger self was drawn to danger.

Remembering Khe Sanh

Echoes of the Vietnam War

01/17/22 • 37 min

The siege at Khe Sanh began on January 21, 1968. For 77 days, 6,000 Americans — mostly Marines — held their positions against an all-out assault by more than 30,000 enemy troops. Hear personal stories from two men who survived the siege and then returned, decades later, to Khe Sanh.

So That Others May Live

Echoes of the Vietnam War

09/27/21 • 44 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Echoes of the Vietnam War have?

Echoes of the Vietnam War currently has 90 episodes available.

What topics does Echoes of the Vietnam War cover?

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

What is the most popular episode on Echoes of the Vietnam War?

The episode title 'Making An Impact At Home' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Echoes of the Vietnam War?

The average episode length on Echoes of the Vietnam War is 43 minutes.

How often are episodes of Echoes of the Vietnam War released?

Episodes of Echoes of the Vietnam War are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of Echoes of the Vietnam War?

The first episode of Echoes of the Vietnam War was released on Mar 28, 2021.

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Echoes of the Vietnam War

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