WISCONSIN VIETNAM WAR STORIES

Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories

Telling emotional stories that haven't been heard before, Wisconsin Vietnam War veterans recount their experiences in a three-hour television documentary. Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories premiered May 24, 2010.

Watch full programs
Part 1: Escalation»
Part 2: Turning Point»
Part 3: Draw Down»
1-hr version seen on PBS»

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Back in the World: Portraits of Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans by James Gill

Back in the World

Back in the World is available at Blurb.com for $60.68. This is a non-profit book.

The audio slideshow oral histories and transcripts of Wisconsin Vietnam War veterans may contain language that may be considered profane, racially insensitive or otherwise offensive. The language has been retained to give an accurate historical record of their remarks. Place cursor over photographs to view captions. Click the icon symbol to enlarge images full screen. Read audio slideshow transcripts here.

During 2010, an exhibition of these portraits traveled to venues throughout Wisconsin. Each venue enhanced the exhibit with additional programming, outreach and events honoring Vietnam War veterans in their area.

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A CLOSER LOOK

Photo courtesy of Tom Schober

The documentary

Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories features dozens of veterans from all regions of Wisconsin who reflect on their memories of the Vietnam War and their experiences during and after the war. Watch the full program here.

Photo courtesy of Daniel PierceHonor Roll

Honor Roll

Download a single-format list of all the names of 1,244 Wisconsin Vietnam servicemen and women who died in the Vietnam War, representing all branches of the armed forces. Created by the Wisconsin Historical Society.

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Slideshow Transcripts

Read the transcripts from the Back in the World audio slide show.

Photo courtesy of John Plaster

Learning resources

Explore the Vietnam War through WHS lesson plans, travel trunks from the WDVA, other Web sites and documentaries.

Vietnam War maps

Vietnam War Maps

Explore eight maps created for Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories: Our Veterans Remember.

Mike Allen

Mike Allen

You were scared, but you couldn't feel scared, because it would overtake you.

Michael Falbo

Michael Falbo

A medic was the person you confided in. You had a lot of responsibility to take care of the guys in your platoon.

George Miller

George Miller

We were the first line of defense. I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Duke.

Tom Schober

Tom Schober

General Schwarzkopf — if you think he looks scary now, imagine him 15-20 years younger.

Al Sobkowiak

Al Sobkowiak

They bombed the hell out of everything. Nothing changed.

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Initial major funding for Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories and LZ Lambeau™ has been provided by Don and Roxanne Weber and Associated Bank.

Don and Roxanne Weber
Associated Bank
Initial major funding for Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories and LZ Lambeau has been provided by Don and Roxanne Weber, Associated Bank, Ho-Chunk Nation, The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation, Wisconsin Public Service Foundation, Kwik Trip, Forest County Potawatomi, Ron and Colleen Weyers, Oneida Nation, Philip J. and Elizabeth B. Hendrickson and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

DVD
Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories DVD

Purchase the full 3-hour documentary on a two-DVD set for $24.95.

Purchase the national 1-hour Vietnam War Stories documentary as seen on PBS stations around the country. $19.95

Book
Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories: Our Veterans Remember

Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories: Our Veterans Remember shares 40 first-hand accounts of Wisconsin veterans' experiences in the Vietnam War. The interviews expand on stories told in the film with raw and compelling oral histories featuring a diverse cast of characters. $24.95

Preview Chapters 13-14. Get PDF

LZ Lambeau

May 21 - 23, Vietnam Era Veterans and their families were invited to a special Welcome Home celebration at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The event included several days of concerts, reunions and exhibits, including The Moving Wall™.

Wisconsin Vietnam War Stories and LZ Lambeau™ are a partnership of Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, the Wisconsin Historical Society and Wisconsin Public Television.

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