- "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."

- "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."

- "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."

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

- "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."

- "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."

- "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."

- "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."

- "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."

- "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."

- "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."

- "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."

- "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."

- "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."

- "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.

- "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."

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

- "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."