Category Archives: Vietnam War

Captured in Vietnam – One Wyoming Family’s Story of Despair and Hope

Posted on March 13, 2023 by ahcadmin

During the Vietnam War more than 1,800 Americans were held prisoner or were missing in action in Southeast Asia. Among them was Army Major Theodore “Ted” Gostas of Sheridan. Gostas was born in Butte, Montana, on December 13, 1938. After … Continue reading →

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“I’m Sorry Mother, For This Lousy Letter…”: Viewpoints on the Vietnam War

Posted on January 23, 2023 by ahcadmin

January 27, 2023, marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Paris Peace Accords, which signaled the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. It’s an especially appropriate time to remember the sentiments and experiences of those involved … Continue reading →

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Nguyen Cao Ky: A Prime Minister’s Voice in the Vietnam War

Posted on May 21, 2018 by ahcadmin

Primary sources are incredibly valuable to historians studying specific topics. Those who would like to understand the myriad of perspectives from the Vietnam War may wish to turn their gaze to the American Heritage Center. Nguyen Cao Ky was the … Continue reading →

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Ted and Johanna Gostas: Resilience Amidst Adversity

Posted on March 18, 2018 by ahcadmin

Johanna Gostas served as Wyoming coordinator for the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Southeast Asia. Her husband, U. S. Army Maj. Theodore W. Gostas, was taken prisoner by the North Vietnamese during the Tet Offensive … Continue reading →

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Reporting from the Front: Richard Tregaskis, War Correspondent

Posted on April 5, 2012 by ahcadmin

Although not members of the armed forces, war correspondents risk their lives on missions to inform the world about what is truly happening in war zones. One such war correspondent was Richard Tregaskis (1916-1973), whose papers are held here at … Continue reading →

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