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It all started in 1967, with six Vietnam veterans marching together in a peace demonstration. Now, fifty-nine 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.
Will you join us?
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Latest Commentary:
From the National Office
Well, not that we are surprised, but the Trump chaos machine keeps churning. The circus has so many rings right now, it's hard to keep up. By the time this paper lands in your hands, who knows what new atrocities will be there to greet us.
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Taken from "Deadly Distractions, Costly Consequences" by VVAW National Office Read More
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Excerpt From THE VETERAN: Now Online Taken from Dr. Orlando "Dong" Tizon: Presente! by VVAW:
VVAW just discovered that long-time VVAW friend and ally Dr. Orlando "Dong" Tizon passed away in 2016.
Dong was a Filipino activist, torture survivor, human rights advocate, and doctor of sociology.
He served as the Assistant Director of the Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition (TASSC) in Washington, DC.
Here are a few facts about this fighter for justice, and some of his own words.
Dong, you will be missed.
Presente!, Dong.
Orlando "Dong" Tizon was arrested in Davao City, Philippines, in 1982 when he was accused of being subversive because of his work with farmers, fishermen, and youth to educate them about their rights. Under the Marcos regime, any organization that questioned the dictatorship was considered a rebellion.... Read More
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