Viet-Country

Vietnam Veterans of America, the nation's largest and most successful Vietnam veterans organization, and the only Vietnam veterans organization chartered by Congress, is proud of what it has accomplished over the last twenty years. Those accomplishments are many and varied. They include: * Rebuilding the camaraderie of Vietnam-era veterans and providing a sense of self-worth and pride in service. * Holding biennial...

Like many Southeast Asian countries, Vietnam is a country rich in history. Vietnam has played a role in modern history and ancient history alike. Many people visit the country each year to learn more about its rich past. Early in its history Vietnam was under the control of the Chinese Han Dynasty, which began in 111 A.D. There were a few attempts at revolution under the Han Dynasty, but these were not successful....

1. Religion is not tolerated in Vietnam. Quite the contrary! Sometimes I read stories on the web about religious persecution in Vietnam, but what I see here in Ho Chi Minh City is a very religious people, far more religious in general than Americans. People here will nearly all say they are either Catholic or Buddhist; it's hard to find anyone who would call themselves Agnostic or Atheistic- I haven't met one yet. The...

Most Americans are familiar with the country Vietnam due to our role in the Vietnam War. Vietnam is a country that has been full of war, rebellion, and unrest with the Vietnam War only marking one instance. This was one of the bloodiest encounters in its time, though, and as a result, two thirds of the population was born after 1975. Because of Vietnam's political affiliation, it is known as the Socialist Republic...

We were driving around probably not too sure where to go. We must have been heading to Saigon when I saw this sign post on the right saying Dalat. I had heard the name. It was an old French hill station far to the north of Saigon. It had the good reputation of an agreeable place to go. It brought to mind tales of one of the old British hill stations of the RAJ. Simla? Anyway my curiosity was roused and I asked PB if...

As a mother, I'm always looking for inspirational stories to share with my children. April 30 marks the 34th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. Whether it's on the TV or computer or in school, they'll hear stories about the war and conflicting views about whether it was just or unjust. Difficult as it may be, I think this is a good time for parents to talk to their kids about the consequences of war. If parents...