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Who were the historical personalities involved in the Vietnam War and their roles?
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∙ 14y ago
Bob Hope entertained troops there, John Wayne visited Vietnam, he had filmed one of the FIRST Vietnam War movies in Hollywood history, with the "Green Berets", it was his way of countering the anti-war demonstrators; Actor Jimmy Stewart was a US Air Force Reserve General, and flew as an observer in a B-52 Bomber during a mission over North Vietnam. Actor Glen Ford was an officer in the USN Reserve, and spent time in Vietnam. Actor Earl Flynn (Pirate, and Robin Hood character during the 1930's) his son (who also acted, in a re-make of "Captain Blood") was a civilian in Vietnam and went missing, Actor Jimmy Stewarts son, a US Marine, was Killed in Vietnam, Actor Chuck Norris's brother was KIA in Vietnam while with the 101st Abn Div., COLONEL George S. Patton Jr., son of WWII George S. Patton Jr, commanded the 11th ACR (Armored Cavalry Regiment) in Vietnam. COL Robin Olds, who flew P-38 Lightnings in WWII and shot down some German fighter planes, flew F-4 Phantoms over North Vietnam and shot down some North Vietnamese MIG's.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoUS Presidents: Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford. US Vice Presidents: Humphrey, Johnson, Ford US Security Advisers: McGeorge Bundy, Henry Kissinger US Senator: Robert Kennedy US Sec. of Defense: Robert McNamara US Ambassadors: Maxwell Taylor, Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. US Army Generals, Colonels: Harkins, Westmoreland, Abrams, George S. Patton Jr. (son of WWII GEN Patton), Harry Summers, Starry. US Air Force Generals: Curtis LeMay (quoted, "...Bomb them back into the stone age!"), WWII Ace Robin Olds who may be the third Vietnam War "ACE" with 5 aerial MIG kills, but since he didn't want to be pulled from combat, he never admitted to a FIFTH aerial victory. US Celebrities: Actor & USAF General (Reserves) James Stewart, who led B-24 Liberator bomber squadrons over Germany in WWII, flew missions aboard B-52 Statofortress's over North Vietnam. His stepson, a Lieutenant in the USMC died in Vietnam. Actor Glenn Ford, USNR, served in Vietnam. Actor Chuck Norris's brother was killed in Vietnam. Singer Marvin Gaye's brother served in Vietnam. Actor E. Flynn's son, Sean Flynn was a war correspondent in Vietnam and is MIA. Actors Dennis Franz (NYPD Blue), Steve Kanaly (Dallas) served in the war. Tanya :)
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∙ 14y agoNorth Vietnam (and South Vietnamese guerillas known as the Viet Cong), VS the US, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, South Vietnam, thailand, and the Philippines. Red China/USSR supplied war material to N. Vietnam.
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Who were the historical personalities and what were their roles in the Vietnam war?
USAF General, Curtis LeMay, who stated (referring to North Vietnam & the B-52), and President Nixon nearly did it, "...bomb them back into the stone age..."
What were the two roles of women who were actively involved in the war?
Two roles for women involved in a war may have been a nurse or telegraph reader for communication.
Did a A-4 skyhawk drop any bombs on Vietnam?
Yes indeed; Skyhawks played key roles in the Vietnam War, the Yom Kippur War, and the Falklands War.
Who were involved in the 1956 war and roles did they played?
Type your answe... Hungary and Russia
What does the soldier in the Vietnam's women's memorial signify?
The statue represents the US Military Nurses that served in the Vietnam War. The roles of women during the Vietnam War, were the same as portrayed during the Korean War (see films: MASH), WWII, and World War I.
Who were the historical personalities and what were their roles in the Vietnam war?
USAF General, Curtis LeMay, who stated (referring to North Vietnam & the B-52), and President Nixon nearly did it, "...bomb them back into the stone age..."
Who were the historical personalities involved and their roles in the Cuban Missile Crisis?
* Nikita Kruchev of the USSR. * Fidel Castro of Cuba. * John and Robert Kennedy of the US.
What were the two roles of women who were actively involved in the war?
Two roles for women involved in a war may have been a nurse or telegraph reader for communication.
What are the roles of agencies and others who may be involved in raising awareness of health issues?
. Compare the roles of agencies and others who may be involved in raising awareness ofHealth issues
What were women's roles in Vietnam?
As in Korea and WWII, women in Vietnam were volunteers in both the military and civilian employment, with the majority of their effort addressed to the medical field.
Did a A-4 skyhawk drop any bombs on Vietnam?
Yes indeed; Skyhawks played key roles in the Vietnam War, the Yom Kippur War, and the Falklands War.
What were the two roles of women who were actively in the war?
Two roles for women involved in a war may have been a nurse or telegraph reader for communication.
Who were involved in the 1956 war and roles did they played?
Type your answe... Hungary and Russia
What roles did Australian's play in the Vietnam war?
Australian warships (Destroyers) on the gun-line; and Centurion tanks in the field.
The social roles assigned to women and men?
have been virtually the same in all historical time periods
How have Chinese women's roles changed?
Chinese women have starting shifting away from their traditional family roles. Many are seeking careers and are getting involved in politics.
What does the soldier in the Vietnam's women's memorial signify?
The statue represents the US Military Nurses that served in the Vietnam War. The roles of women during the Vietnam War, were the same as portrayed during the Korean War (see films: MASH), WWII, and World War I.
