Tag Archives: Vietnam War

Silver Star awarded to Viet pilot 37 years after

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Bolsavik

Almost 37 years after a Vietnamese helicopter pilot saved the lives of several American soldiers ambushed by communist forces, he finally received the Silver Star awarded to him at the time, report the office of U.S. Senator Mark Udall here, … Continue reading →

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Hurrah! We have a Prime Minister!

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Bolsavik

You would have thought the Republic of Vietnam (i.e. South VN) was no more. You would have thought all the high-level government officials who had fled the country and are living in California are now just private citizens. Ha! Shows how much you … Continue reading →

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Get Viet voices heard in lessons about Vietnam War

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Bolsavik

The Bolsavik got this email from Duc Nguyen, the director of Bolinao 52 (the documentary about boat people who were stranded at sea and had to resort to cannibalism). Duc’s email has nothing to do with boat people. It’s about … Continue reading →

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