And here on cspan, we return to the National Archives in washington, d. C. We have been here for most of the day for discussions about the vietnam war as the archives opens a new exhibit, about aring vietnam, 50th anniversary year of the u. S. Entry in the conflict. We heard earlier from the author of the book six years in the hanoi hilton, and we heard a discussion about women in the vietnam war earlier. Next, you discussion about the hardware and helicopters used in the war. This is helping to got the National Archives exhibit remembering vietnam, which will be open through the first week of january. The William G Mcgowan theater here at the National Archive. Least you can join us whether you are here in person, up in the theater, or watching us on youtube, and a special welcome to our cspan audience. Outside on constitution avenue, three historic helicopters are parked near our entrance. Today, we have a terrific opportunity to learn about the helicopters and the men who flew them f
Of the helicopter role for the vietnam war. The National Archive hosted this event by remembering the vietnam exhibit. Veteransall the anon and those who served during the vietnam era, november 1, 1965 to may 16, 1975, stand and be recognized. [applause] , weeterans, as you exit on thech of you back of you. Ted in america and were vietnam war thanks. The National Archives building is always an impressive sight. The cobra, this display is presented in part from the National Archives fordation generous support the technologies and many thanks to them. General cody graduated from west in 1972. He is a master army aviator. Over 19 helicopters and has over 5000 hours of flight time. During his years of service, general cody served in six of the armys combat divisions. During operation desert storm, Lieutenant Colonel cody led task force normandy, a flight of eight apache helicopters, into iraq and destroyed two critical iraqi satellite sites prior to the start of the allied air campaign. Ge
Pioneering a new kind of air warfare that the arm termed air mobile. Colonel Bruce Crandall is a veteran Master Army Aviator in fixed wing aircraft and helicopters and has led more than 900 combat missions during two tours in vietnam. He was drafted into the army in 1953 and in early 1965 he joined the Dominican Republic Expeditionary Force as a liason to the Airborne Corp and later that year commanded the first calvaries Division Company a. , 229th assault helicopter battalion in vietnam. He received many awards including the bronze star medal, the distinguished flying cross with one oak leaf cluster and the medal of honor. Dr. Tone johnson jr. Went to vietnam in 1963 as part of the seventh calvary regiment of the First Calvary Division. In november 1965, his unit was ambushed by the vietcong and all but destroyed. He received the bronze star for his achievement and in the recognition of his bravery during the campaign. Later, recovering from the hospital, he was inspired by the care
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