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The American Soldier in Vietnam

==== Throughout the year, we spent some time learning a bout and reflecting on the life, challenges, impact, and sacrifices of the men and women who served the United States in our various military conflict. While we do not have a great deal of time to spend on the soldiers in the Vietnam War, it is important to examine their experience to understand the conflict, their sacrifice, and the honor they deserve ... especially with Memorial Day coming on Monday. Please spend some time this evening examining some of the resources below, and come to class tomorow with thoughts, ideas, and questions about the soldiers that served in Vietnam. ====

ONCE YOU ARE DONE BROWSING - Select one  of the following options and post it in your online notebook ...

1) Write a sincere letter to an anonymous solider who served in Vietnam. discuss what you think about their service, the challenges they faced, and the sacrifices they made. 2) Create a [|wordle] that describes the life and legacy of American soldiers in Vietnam. Include words that discuss the historical part of their service as well as your feelings about their service. Select colors and size of words to fit your mood and your message. 3) Compose a poem or song lyrics that describe the service of American soldiers in Vietnam. The lyrics can go to a specific song or be an original song of your own. 4) Create a brief annotated[| voicethread] with images of soldiers isn Vietnam and your reflection on their service and sacrifice.

Dear sir,

First off I'd like to say thank you for fighting and sticking up for our country. I think it is the best way to show you're country you care, even when you know you are putting your life on the line. It must've been really tough to go through an extreme winter, and extreme tropics as well. Well I guess if you lived in Wisconsin you would be used to the winters some what. Anyway I learned that you had to fight against guerilla soldiers, and that is brutal. It is one thing to put your life on the line, but to put your life on the line and lose it by their methods that is cruel. I realize how dangerous it was for you guys out there, and it makes me so proud to live in this country. again thank you very much, and live well.

Sincerely, Ryan P.