Virtual History Talk
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National Museum of the United States Army 1775 Liberty Dr, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 22060

Center for Military History
"Landing Zone" by John O. Wehrle
Culture binds people together. Formed from common values, beliefs, experiences, languages, and customs, culture creates a shared sense of purpose and collective identity among groups of people. It can be seen in writing, religion, entertainment, clothing, food, and activities of different groups
The U.S. Army has its own culture based on the Army values, esprit de corps, and the mission. While each Soldier’s experience is unique to their service, culture binds them together. During the Vietnam War, Soldier culture was formed by the clothing Soldiers wore, the food they ate, the entertainment they consumed, and their shared experiences.
Through an examination of artifacts, film, and primary sources, gain additional insight into the commitments and sacrifices of Vietnam-era Soldiers and explore how these items contributed to a Soldier culture unique to this conflict.
This FREE program will be offered three times: Wednesday, October 5 at 12pm (virtual only), Wednesday, October 12 at 12pm (virtual only), and Wednesday, October 19 at 12pm (virtual and in-person at the museum).