The impact of the Vietnam War on Nebraskans

[@robertr6675]

Vet to vet. 173r airborne brigade. ‘67-68 forward observer

[@alfredbatchelor1954]

I wonder where all those people are’ you know the ones that call us baby killers! Where are they today.

[@user-whu]

They are in the white house today ( Bidens democratics) Thank you to all who have served our country, may those who didn’t make sleep well and RIP ❤️🇺🇸

[@alfredbatchelor1954]

Wonder where the protesters are today?

[@richesquivel683]

I am watching the Nebraska stories of Vietnam. Tim was just interviewed and talked about Kent State on May 4, 1970. He condemned the decision of President Nixon to go into Cambodia. I totally disagree with his comments. I was in Vietnam, serving with Co A, 8th Engineer Bn; 1st Cavalry Division. I was in Cambodia on May 1, 1970. This action was necessary to protect American soldiers fighting along the Cambodian border. First, we applauded the actions of the National Guard at Kent State. We regretted our combat unit couldn't have been at Kent State on that day. A hell of a lot more students would have been killed than four. Tim commented how the tragedy of death struck that day to the unknowing students. BooHoo. I lived this life for ten months of my tour. Next, Tim condemned the Cambodian invasion. This statement really upset me. Has he read anything about this action? This military action saved the lives of countless number of our soldiers. All the NVA supplies, weapons, ammunition, and food found and destroyed, delayed or stopped any NVA offensive for years. We put a big hurt on their war efforts by going into Cambodia. I returned from Vietnam and went to college. I was also upset with the Government involvement with the war. However, there were still American soldiers in harms way. I voiced my opinions on the government interference. I didn't protest. Everything I have read about the war, the North Vietnamese verified the American protests gave them support to continue the war. Tim also stated "I knew we couldn't win the war after TET, 1968". Again, has he read any history on the TET offensive? Again, the North Vietnamese, admitted it was the greatest setback to their war effort. The North Vietnamese were only boosted by TET because of the reporting by American journalist. TET, 1968, was a total victory for U.S,. military.

[@jlwise1949]

I agree with you Rich. I was stationed in Florida when Kent State happened. Most of the men I knew was praising the guards men. These students were clueless of what was happening in Viet Nam at the time. We in the military was very much against the students protesting those of us in the military. I still hold a grudge against those students who protested us in the military.

[@desertodavid]

@Richesquivel, thank you for taking the time to write this because you are totally right! This video was going fine until they moved from the Vietnam Vets returning to a warm welcome at the Lincoln Airport to their Democrat BS talking points. Tim is totally misguided about the outcome of the war. By the way did you notice how they showed a picture of traitor "Swift Boat" John Kerry while he was talking? We kicked ass in the Tet Offensive. The Communists threw everything they had at us and we still defeated them. Nixon was right to fortify US strength and get this thing over with once and for all. basically pushed the chinese-backed VC all the way back into China. We should have chased them down! But instead what happened was the "most trusted man in news" Walter Cronkite came on the air and talked about all our massive losses and how the war was now a "stalemate"-- the word that Tim used. I could go on about how the democrat congress reneged on our deal to replace and replenish bullet for bullet any South Vietnam losses. They didn't and that's when the Communists were emboldened, went back in and wiped out two million innocent civilians in South Vietnam Laos and Cambodia after we pulled out. The commie backed USA Media has not changed one bit since World War II... evil bastards. I grew up in Lincoln Nebraska during this time. I guarantee you there was little "anti-war" sentiment except from a few hippies. We were very Pro USA and patriotic. A Lot of us Lincolnites joined the Marine Corps in the mid-70s. Now look at Lincoln and Omaha-- both BLUE HELLHOLES!

[@garyhammond2213]

We had as many Communists in America as had Vietnam. For those who served with the Reds, you got what you wanted. Live with it.

[@garyhammond2213]

Now you got the commies on, I'm signing out.