USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -These men were not given the hero’s welcome that accompanies modern-day Soldiers when they return from their deployment overseas. Instead, they were spit on, frowned upon and basically shunned by the mainstream due to the unpopular conflict.

Detailed explanation-2: -Many Vietnam veterans claim that most people treated them with indifference and seemed uncomfortable listening to their stories from battle. Some people, however, saw returning soldiers as dangerous, violent symbols of an increasingly futile and terrible war-much like the individual Wowwk encountered.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some veterans didn’t feel properly honoured for having served their country in Vietnam. In 1987, veterans received the welcome home parade that some felt had been denied them when they returned from war.

Detailed explanation-4: -"Vietnam Vets: Still Coming Home” tells the stories of 31 Vietnam Veterans who served “in country” between 1961 and 1974. Within the pages of this unique book, Veterans from each branch of service share their stories about their lives before, during, and after Vietnam.