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Collection
0455: Brigadier General Chuck Yeager Collection, 1923-1987
Institution
Marshall University Archives and Special Collections
Date
12-24-1967
Description
Christmas Eve letter from 1967 in which Don describes his company's preparation for "A tet offensive," likely referring to the escalation of the Vietnam War in January of 1968. He also describes the grim outlook for his company, and plans to be a war protestor when he returns home.
Format
Correspondence
Language
English
Subject
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Protest movements, Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Protest movements--United States, Vietnam War, 1961-1975
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Identifier
1987.01.0455.57.02.35
Recommended Citation
Yeager, Don, "1967 Christmas Eve Letter from Don to Chuck and Glennis" (1967). 0455: Brigadier General Chuck Yeager Collection, 1923-1987. 176.
https://mds.marshall.edu/yeager/176