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What were your initial thoughts once you heard the war had ended? What did you do when you heard the news?

- "It was very long awaited. Often times, it felt like the war would never end. When I heard the news, I was very relieved that the soldiers would be returning home and rallies would end and the cloud of the war would go away. I was hopeful for the country."

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If your spouse was in the service, did you feel you got good support  from the service?

"I was a young college student, and I was not married. My husband, now, was never in the service."

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Did you trust and support American civilian and military leaders? Did you change your views over the span of the war?

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Did you think it was right for America to be at war?

- "I never think that violence and war is the answer. I know we should help other countries, but fighting only adds fuel to the flame. We put so much of our money into the military when we could be improving schools and the judiciary system."

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How did you feel about the war news from television? What did you think about the enemy?

- "The news was very biased. They only showed what they wanted us to see. I almost saw the US military as the enemies since they were taking our men overseas to fight. So many lost their lives. The tv allowed for those back home to see what was going on overseas. It was extremely disturbing.

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From your real-life experience, is there a story about the war that hasn’t been told or that hasn’t been told accurately? How do you think your experience differs from veterans of World War II and the Korean War?

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Have you ever been diagnosed or treated for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? How are you coping? How did your family feel about your condition?

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How did the war affect your life?

- "The war affected everyone indirectly and directly. I knew people that suffered from PTSD when they returned to the states. Many people's fathers, sons, and brothers were sent to fight. The war affected the U.S. economy greatly as well. Many families found themselves homeless or in debt."

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Was it difficult for you to adjust to life in the US when you came back? Please explain.

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Do you suffer any disabilities because of the Vietnam War?

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How were you treated by the community and your family when you returned to the US?

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What do you think and feel about US involvement in the Vietnam War? In other countries?

- "The United States and always will get involved in issues in other countries. Sometimes, I think that the U.S. should focus on fixing problems here instead of pouring all of the money into military operations. Our current leaders believe that since we are such a world power, we should get involved in every conflict. Often times, we just make it worse and cause more destruction."

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If you had a second chance, would you change anything about your Vietnam experience?

- "If I could change anything, I would speak up more. At the time, we all felt fairly helpless. I am proud that I participated in rallies, but I wish I would have done more."

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Have you ever been involved in an anti-wardemonstration? When, where, and why?

- "Yes, I did participate in an anti-war demonstration because I did not believe that our country needed such a devistating event in our history. The rally took place at my university during 1968."

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What role do you believe the media had in fueling the anti-war demonstrations because of increased press coverage of the war?

- "Once people back in the states saw what was going on overseas, it became much more personal. It is easy to push something to the back of your mind when you can't even see it. When the press coverage was released, people became more involved in anti-war rallies. The media was a necessary catalyst."

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Do you believe the media was an advantage or a hindrance to the war effort?

- "I believe that the media caused many people to oppose the war. It was a hindrance to the war effort. After seeing these videos and photos, people stopped willingly enlisting."

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What was a typical day like for you in Vietnam? Describe the base in which you lived. What were your living conditions like? Housing, food, etc. Was there anything you missed about home? What did you miss the most?

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How did you feel about fighting against communism and the communists? Did you feel they were a big threat to the United States? What did the military say about them?

- "Personally, I do not think that communism was a threat to the United States. We had already dealt with the "threat" of communism before, and it was not successful. The U.S. citizens did not want a communist government, so the nation wanted to make sure that did not happen. Seeing all the lives lost and lives destroyed, I do not think it was necessary to go to war. The military, however, wanted to protect the U.S. from communists."

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How did you feel about the anti-war demonstrations back in the United States? Did any of your family members participate in the demonstrations?

- "I actually participated in an anti- war rally at my university. I thought our voices needed to be heard. There were also plenty of war veterans that participated in anti-war rallies. After seeing the destruction in Vietnam, many veterans wanted to have their voices heard."

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Where were you when the Tet Offensive happened? How did you feel about this?

- "I was in college during the TET offensive Air Force bombings. I felt very uncomfortable because this is when we could really see the brutality of the war. I remember seeing footage of an American soldier being shot and killed and it enraged me. I felt like I needed to act, but I felt powerless. Many people were shocked by the insane things that were going on overseas."

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Why do you think the US was involved in Vietnam and Southeast Asia?

- "I think the U.S. often gets involved because they know that they will have an impact wherever they go. We have the weapons and technology to fight. Also, the U.S. felt the need to assist France in the fight."

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How did your family respond to your decision to enlist or to you being drafted?  Were you married when you went to Vietnam? If so how did your wife react to your decision?

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Did you join the military and go to the Vietnam War? Were you drafted or did you enlist voluntarily? What was the date of your enlistment or the date you were drafted? How old were you? How long were you in the military?

-"Being a woman, I was not allowed to go overseas to fight."

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In what ways, if any, did the Vietnam War touch your life when the conflict was going on? Didyou feel distanced from it or did you feel as it had a strong presence in your life?

- "There was a constant cloud over my head while the war was going on. I had friends and family that were overseas and I was constantly worried about them. With very limited communication from the soldiers overseas, it was easy to get anxious. Even though we were not close to Vietnam, war posters, rationing opportunities, and reminders were everywhere in the U.S."

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How old were you? What do you remember about what was going on in the country and your community when you were growing up during the 1950s and 1960s?

- "I was twenty- four years old when the Vietnam War began. I remember specifically hearing about the declaration of independence by Ho Chi Mihn and the U.S. becoming involved when they went in to help the French. I also remember the French leaving Vietnam while our troops were still there."

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What do you recall about the time when the Vietnam War started?

- "When the war started, lots of routines were broken. I was twenty four years old when the war started, and I knew people that were sent overseas. It was a tough time for everyone. People were losing family members and friends. The world changed drastically when the war first began."