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It all started in 1967, with six Vietnam veterans marching together in a peace demonstration. Now, fifty-six years later, VVAW is still going strong-- continuing its fight for peace, justice, and the rights of all veterans.
Explore these pages; see what we've done, what we do, and why we do it. The struggle continues, perhaps these days more than ever. VVAW has never stopped working to protect the welfare of those who served their country.
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From the National Office
From where we are now, there is more in the rearview mirror than looking out the windshield.
As time marches forward, not all of our comrades stay with us. In this issue, a few more obits for folks who have passed - from the nationally known t...
Taken from "While Comrades Fade, Hard Lessons Remain" by Bill Branson Read More
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Excerpt From THE VETERAN: Now Online Taken from While Comrades Fade, Hard Lessons Remain by Bill Branson:
From the National Office
From where we are now, there is more in the rearview mirror than looking out the windshield.
As time marches forward, not all of our comrades stay with us. In this issue, a few more obits for folks who have passed - from the nationally known to those known only by their families and VVAW brothers and sisters.
We are especially moved by the loss of VVAW board member Marty Webster. Marty rejoined VVAW in the wake of GWBs invasions. He had the gift of being able to talk to almost anyone and really listen to them. He helped respond to the varied calls that came to the NO, whether someone needed something or just needed a sympathetic ear. He also relished working with the AO kids.
Marty was excited about the children's libraries we are building in Vietnam. He understood the importance of leaving traces of VVAW's legacy behind. He was proud of the trip he took along the west coast with Barry Romo in 2009 to visit old and new members.... Read More
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