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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Echoes of the Vietnam War episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Echoes of the Vietnam War for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Echoes of the Vietnam War episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Aloha

Echoes of the Vietnam War

01/17/24 • 65 min

Hawaii holds a special place in the hearts and minds of many Vietnam veterans. We'll explore the state’s popularity as a destination for GIs on R&R, and a Vietnam combat veteran -- now living in Hawaii -- remembers the bloody battle that left him with a debt of gratitude that he works every to repay.

Fortunes

Echoes of the Vietnam War

04/11/24 • 54 min

Forty-nine years ago this month, thousands of South Vietnamese children were airlifted to the U.S. and other Western countries in a mass evacuation known as Operation Babylift. In this episode, you’ll hear the incredible story of one of those children, including her reunion — 44 years later — with her birth mother in Vietnam.

Combat Chaplain

Echoes of the Vietnam War

07/19/21 • 36 min

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.

Agent Orange

Echoes of the Vietnam War

08/02/21 • 44 min

“We Were Essential" - Nurses in Vietnam

Echoes of the Vietnam War

08/30/21 • 33 min

So That Others May Live

Echoes of the Vietnam War

09/27/21 • 44 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.

Music of the Vietnam Era

Echoes of the Vietnam War

11/22/21 • 40 min

River Rats (Part 2)

Echoes of the Vietnam War

12/14/23 • 46 min

In episode 64, we introduced you to the Mobile Riverine Force, a joint Army-Navy task force that patrolled the brown waters of the Mekong Delta in an effort to disrupt the movement of enemy troops, weapons, and supplies. In this episode, we’ll go a little deeper with stories of enemy engagement, environmental hazard, the lingering effects of the River Rat experience, and of course brotherhood and healing.

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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 'An Unbreakable Bond' 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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Top 10 Echoes of the Vietnam War Episodes

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What topics does Echoes of the Vietnam War cover?

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

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

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

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