Cadets Learn about the Vietnam War

Published on January 7, 2020

Cadets Learn about the Vietnam WarWith the assistance of the West Point Museum History instructors curated a Vietnam War exhibit displaying soldiers from both sides of the conflict. Cadet’s shared observations about the uniforms and equipment used by each type of soldier and engaged with the medium of material culture to learn more about this controversial conflict.

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