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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Berman, Larry, Perfect Spy: The Incredible Double Life of Pham Xuan An, Time Magazine Reporter and Vietnamese Communist Agent agent (Copy 3), 2007
During the Vietnam War, Time reporter Pham Xuan An befriended everyone who was anyone in Saigon, including American journalists such as David Halberstam and Neil Sheehan, the CIA's William Colby, and the legendary Colenel Edward Lansdale - not to mention the most influential members of the South Vietnamese government and army.HardcoverDuring the Vietnam War, Time reporter Pham Xuan An befriended everyone who was anyone in Saigon, including American journalists such as David Halberstam and Neil Sheehan, the CIA's William Colby, and the legendary Colenel Edward Lansdale - not to mention the most influential members of the South Vietnamese government and army. 1927-2006, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- secret service -- vietnam (democratic republic), journalists -- vietnam (democratic republic) -- biography, pham xuan an -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Fry, Joseph A, Debating Vietnam: Fulbright, Stennis And Their Senate Hearings, 2006
A fascinating comparison of two very different congressional heavyweights. Anyone attempting to come to grips with the complex relationship between American politics and the Vietnam War must read this book.A fascinating comparison of two very different congressional heavyweights. Anyone attempting to come to grips with the complex relationship between American politics and the Vietnam War must read this book.vietnam war (1961-1975) - united states, united states - politics and government - 1963-1969 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Cao Ky, Nguyen with Wolf, Marvin J, Buddha's Child: My Fight to Save Vietnam, 2002
A remarkable, fascinating read. An unbelievably candid yet credible account of the tortured U.S. / Vietnam relationship and the incompetence and corruption of many of the senior Vietnamese leaders.A remarkable, fascinating read. An unbelievably candid yet credible account of the tortured U.S. / Vietnam relationship and the incompetence and corruption of many of the senior Vietnamese leaders.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975, vietnam (republic) - politics and government. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Jacobs, Seth, Cold War Mandarin: Ngo Dinh Diem and the Origins of America's War in Vietnam, 1950-1963, 2006
The Vietnam War and the tumultuous internal upheavals in America that coincided with it marked a watershed era in U.S H=history.The Vietnam War and the tumultuous internal upheavals in America that coincided with it marked a watershed era in U.S H=history.vietnam (republic) - politics and government, ngo, dinh diem, 1901-1963, united states -- foreign relations -- vietnam (republic) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Noone, Val, Disturbing the War: Melbourne Catholics and Vietnam, 1993
Val Noone's careful and comprehensive study of the strands of conflict within the Catholic Church during the Vietnam War is compulsive reading.Val Noone's careful and comprehensive study of the strands of conflict within the Catholic Church during the Vietnam War is compulsive reading.vietnamese conflict , 1961-1975 - religious aspects, catholic church - victoria - melbourne - government -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Hall, Mitchell K, The Vietnam War (2nd ed.), 2007
Mitchell Hall explores all the key elements of the conflict.Mitchell Hall explores all the key elements of the conflict.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, united states -- politics and government -- 1945-1989 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Gilmore, Donald L. with Giangreco, D.M, Eyewitness Vietnam: Firsthand Accounts from Operation Rolling Thunder to the Fall of Saigon (Copy 2)
Eyewitness Vietnam has a real 'you are there' feel to it. Maps and nearly 400 photographs - some previously unpublished - supplement the text and help place readers ritht in the middle of the action. A bonus CD with the actual recorded words of severl eyewitnesses adds to the feeling of authenticity.There is a Film, DVD inside the jacket cover titled, Eyewitness Vietnam.Eyewitness Vietnam has a real 'you are there' feel to it. Maps and nearly 400 photographs - some previously unpublished - supplement the text and help place readers ritht in the middle of the action. A bonus CD with the actual recorded words of severl eyewitnesses adds to the feeling of authenticity.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975, operation rolling thunder, fall of saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Nguyen, Cao Ky, How We Lost The Vietnam War (Copy 1), 2002
A former Air Force pilot and general, Nguyen Cao Ky, born in 1930 was prime minister of the Republic of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 and vice president from 1967 to 1971. He elped write the constitution of Vietnam and helped oversee the first free elections in that country. Upon the fall of Saigon, Ky and family fled to the United States.The author is a former Prime Minister of South Vietnam.A former Air Force pilot and general, Nguyen Cao Ky, born in 1930 was prime minister of the Republic of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 and vice president from 1967 to 1971. He elped write the constitution of Vietnam and helped oversee the first free elections in that country. Upon the fall of Saigon, Ky and family fled to the United States.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, prime ministers -- vietnam -- biography, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975, nguyen cao ky, fall of saigon, republic of vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Eden, Anthony, Toward Peace in Indochina
The best hope of one day renewing conversations with the greatest power in the Far East lies in reviving the spirit of the Geneva Agreements. On condition, however, that china renounces making her power, her grudges, her desires and her revolutionary faith the sole laws for Asia today.The best hope of one day renewing conversations with the greatest power in the Far East lies in reviving the spirit of the Geneva Agreements. On condition, however, that china renounces making her power, her grudges, her desires and her revolutionary faith the sole laws for Asia today.indochina - politics and government, vietnam, geneva conference 1954 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Nguyen, Cao Ky, Twenty Years and Twenty Days
A Question of Honor: I'm sorry, the answer is "No"A Question of Honor: I'm sorry, the answer is "No"vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states, vietnam - politics and government - 1945 - 1975, cia, 1961-1975 - cia, president nixon, president johnson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Creyke, Robin & Sutherland, Peter, Veterans' Entitlements Law
For over eighty-five years, and from both sides of politics, the Commonwealth Government has provided support for servicemen and women. Whether it be soldier settlers' block, further education, specially fitted cars for limbless, habitation programs or financial support, Australians have been prepared in practical ways to help and compensate the men and women who have served their country in the armed forces especially in times of war.For over eighty-five years, and from both sides of politics, the Commonwealth Government has provided support for servicemen and women. Whether it be soldier settlers' block, further education, specially fitted cars for limbless, habitation programs or financial support, Australians have been prepared in practical ways to help and compensate the men and women who have served their country in the armed forces especially in times of war.veterans - legal status, laws etc - australia, military pensions - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Burchett, Wilfred, Vietnam North
Gives a new view of why the war of national liberation has been working and American special warfare has not.Gives a new view of why the war of national liberation has been working and American special warfare has not.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - politics and government -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Nguyen, Cao Ky, How We Lost the Vietnam War (Copy 2), 2002
A former Air Force pilot and general, Nguyen Cao Ky, born in 1930 was prime minister of the Republic of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 and vice president from 1967 to 1971. He elped write the constitution of Vietnam and helped oversee the first free elections in that country. Upon the fall of Saigon, Ky and family fled to the United States.The author is a former Prime Minister of South Vietnam.A former Air Force pilot and general, Nguyen Cao Ky, born in 1930 was prime minister of the Republic of South Vietnam from 1965 to 1967 and vice president from 1967 to 1971. He elped write the constitution of Vietnam and helped oversee the first free elections in that country. Upon the fall of Saigon, Ky and family fled to the United States.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, prime ministers -- vietnam -- biography, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975, nguyen cao ky, fall of saigon, republic of vietna, republic of vietnam -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Chanoff, David and Toai, Doan Van, Vietnam: A Portrait Of Its People at War (Copy 2), 2009
"Vietnam" A Portrait of its people at War stands out as one of the most penetrating and valuable studies of the conflict."Vietnam" A Portrait of its people at War stands out as one of the most penetrating and valuable studies of the conflict. vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, viet cong., vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Document - Telegram
A copy of the urgent telegram was was sent to Mr Walter Henry Noack (father of Errol Noack) saying " It is with deep regret that I have learned that your son 4717546 Private Erroll Wayne Noack has died of wounds received in action on 24th May 1966 in Vietnam. I desire to convey to you in your sad bereavement my sincere personal sympathy as well as that of the Government Of The Commonwealth Of Australia and of the Military Board. .. Malcolm Fraser - Minister for the Armytelegram, noack, errol, pte noack, killed in action, malcolm fraser, minister for the army -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Medal - Medal, Replica, Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal
Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal: The VSLM was established in 1993, and awarded for one or more of service in support of the Australian Armed Forces in operations in Vietnam from 29th May 1964 to 27th January 1973. Civilian surgical and medical teams and other civilian groups who served in Vietnam under Government Jurisdiction, crew members of ships or aircraft; those attached to , or serving with, an Australian or Allied Unit as an observer were eligible. Over 16,000 civilians were awarded the VLSM.Round silver coloured medal with QE II on the obverse. Ribbon is stripes of red, navy, yellow and pale blue. The VSLM was established in 1993, and awarded for one or more of service in support of the Australian Armed Forces in operations in Vietnam from 29th May 1964 to 27th January 1973. Civilian surgical and meidical teams and other civilian groups who served in Vietnam under Government Jurisdiction, crew members of ships or aircraft; those attached to , or serving with, an Australian or Allied Unit as an observer were eligible. Over 16,000 civilians were awarded the VLSM.Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina FDaustralian medal, vietnam logistic and support, vlsm -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, 'Politician' (model 11)
Two creatures on a stone with word 'politician' symbolizing dealing with government and veteran affairs'Politician'model, tribute 08, nz -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Model, 'Honour'
Stone carving of three figures - Viet Cong, Government, and NZ veteran halfway to his grave but still fighting. The word 'honour'model, 'tribute 08', nz -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Booklet, Vietnam: Questions & Answers, 1/05/1966 12:00:00 AM
Small 32 page booklet discussing pros & cons of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - participation, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume One
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Two (Copy 1)
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Three
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Four
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Six
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Seven
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Eight (Copy 2)
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Film - Film, DVD, Vietnam: the US Government Collection. Volume Nine (Copy 1)
vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- battlefields -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Chanoff, David and Toai, Doan Van, Vietnam: A Portrait of its People at War (Copy 1), 2009
"Vietnam" A Portrait of its people at War stands out as one of the most penetrating and valuable studies of the conflict."Vietnam" A Portrait of its people at War stands out as one of the most penetrating and valuable studies of the conflict.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, viet cong., vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Jones Griffiths, Philip, Vietnam Inc, 1971
Admidst all the rhetoric about 'saving Vietnam from the Communists' one fact is always conviently forgotten .... that Vietnam once had a Communist government. Furthermore, the peple chose it - on January 6, 1946, during the first ever allowed to the Vietnamese. It is obvious that this one fact completely negates America's stated purpose for being in Vietnam, because America can hardly claim to be helping the Vietnamese choose the kind of government they want when they made their choice years ago.Admidst all the rhetoric about 'saving Vietnam from the Communists' one fact is always conviently forgotten .... that Vietnam once had a Communist government. Furthermore, the peple chose it - on January 6, 1946, during the first ever allowed to the Vietnamese. It is obvious that this one fact completely negates America's stated purpose for being in Vietnam, because America can hardly claim to be helping the Vietnamese choose the kind of government they want when they made their choice years ago.vietnam war (1961-1975), vietnam war, 1961-1975 - pictorial works, vietnamese -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Pemberton, Gregory, All The Way: Australia's Road to Vietnam, 1987
Gregory Pemberton provides clear, scholarly, objective analysis of how Australia became involved in the Vietnam War. he unravels skillfully and systematically the complex skein of political and military events which led the Menzies Government to embark on this tragic commitment. He provides the most thorough and dispassionate account of Australian-American relations in the 1950s and 60s yet published.Gregory Pemberton provides clear, scholarly, objective analysis of how Australia became involved in the Vietnam War. he unravels skillfully and systematically the complex skein of political and military events which led the Menzies Government to embark on this tragic commitment. He provides the most thorough and dispassionate account of Australian-American relations in the 1950s and 60s yet published.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - participation, australian, australia - foreign relations - 20th century., united states - foreign relations - 20th century.