Vietnam: A Television History; Interview with Ralph C. Thomas III, 1981

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Title:
Vietnam: A Television History; Interview with Ralph C. Thomas III, 1981
Description:
Ralph Thomas discusses his experience as an African American soldier serving in Vietnam. Against a backdrop of racial polarization among American troops, he describes an emerging Black consciousness and a strong camaraderie among Black soldiers that crossed rank. He also describes the daily lives of soldiers. Finally, he recalls how Black soldiers came to identify with the Vietnamese people, becoming increasingly politicized against the War.
Author:
Thomas, Ralph C., III
Date:
July 16, 1981
Format:
Film/Video
Location:
WGBH
Collection (local):
American Archive of Public Broadcasting Collection
Series:
WGBH > Vietnam: A Television History
Subjects:
Global Affairs
War and Conflict
Race relations
Identity politics
Drug traffic
Civil Rights Movement
Handshaking
Hairstyles
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Motion pictures and the war
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Psychological aspects
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American
Veterans--United States
African Americans--Race identity
Prostitution
United States--Armed Forces
African American veterans
United States--History, Military--20th century
Vietnam (Republic)
Multiculturalism--United States
Black power--United States
Extent:
00:39:41
Link to Item:
https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-15-ng4gm81w79
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Publisher:
WGBH Educational Foundation