The Vietnam War cast aside previously held assumptions that women should be kept safely behind the lines, as many women found themselves in the midst of combat—carrying sidearms for protection, receiving M-16 training, and wearing fatigues instead of the "green cord" uniform became standard practice. Dr. Stur will discuss the role of women in the war, and also sit down for a one-on-one discussion with Vietnam Veteran, Sister Linda McClenahan.

Presented in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Department of Integrated Liberal Studies.

 

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