Vietnam: A Television History; Interview with Astor Rogers

Item Information

Title:
Vietnam: A Television History; Interview with Astor Rogers
Description:
Medic Astor Rogers recalls getting ready to come in to Ben Suc and his participation in Operation Cedar Falls. Rogers describes his apprehension when seeing signs written in Vietnamese and having no understanding of the surrounding area. He recalls the potential that anywhere he traveled might be a Viet Cong area. This 13 part series covers the history of Vietnam from France's colonial control, through the 1945 revolution, to the 1975 U.S. evacuation from Saigon and the years beyond. The series' objective approach permits viewers to form their own conclusions about the war.
Production company:
WGBH
Format:
Audio recordings (nonmusical)
Location:
American Archive of Public Broadcasting
Collection (local):
American Archive of Public Broadcasting Collection
Series:
American Archive of Public Broadcasting > Vietnam: A Television History
Subjects:
United States--History--1945-
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American
Military history, Modern--20th century
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Link to Item:
https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-15-0g3gx45w2p
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