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Southwest Minnesota Remembers Vietnam
The following clips were produced by Pioneer Public TV as part of Vietnam Remembered: Western/Southwestern Minnesota.
Learn how Vietnam veteran Charlie Hettling has dedicated his life to healing between nations.
Watch Charlie's Story
Rick Herder, a former student activist in Brainerd, talks about his experience during the Vietnam War.
Watch Rick's Story
Back "in the world," even without his uniform on, Royal Hettling had a certain stoic look about him.
Watch Royal's Story
Learn how Russ Stanton's experience with student protest at SMSU led to a career in politics and public service.
Watch Russ's Story
Dan Dybsetter was drafted in 1969 into the infantry and at one point ended up assisting a Vietnamese woman in labor.
Watch Dan's Story
Anne Hansen Tonn from Ortonville talks about her late brother Peter, who served was involved in the Tet Offensive.
Watch Anne's Story
Dan Markell served in the Army in a Chinook unit and recalls one close call particularly well.
Watch Dan's Story
Diana King talks about her experience during the Vietnam War, and about marrying a Vietnam veteran.
Watch Diana's Story
Biographical Details
Submitted From: Granite Falls, MN
Story Subject: Military Service
Story Themes: Activism, Anne Hansen Tonn, Appleton, Charlie Hettling, Chinook, Close Call, Dan Dybsetter, Dan Markell, Death and Loss, Diana King, KIA, Killed in Action, Memorial, Pioneer Public Television, Protest, Rick Herder, Royal Hettling, Russ Stanton, Southwest Minnesota Remembers Vietnam, Southwest Minnesota State University, Student Protest, Vietnam Remembered: Western/Southwestern Minnesota, Watch
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