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It all started in 1967, with six Vietnam veterans marching together in a peace demonstration. Now, fifty-seven 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
Our politics and political unity were forged in our opposition to the war in Vietnam. Some of us were drafted, others volunteered. Many fought in the jungles, some in the rear or offshore. Many of our fathers and uncles fought fascism. All of us changed...
Taken from "On the Necessity of Struggle" by Bill Branson Read More
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View the 1971 50th Anniversary Pages and Guestbook
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Excerpt From THE VETERAN: Now Online Taken from Back to the World by John Lindquist:
May 25, 1969, was the date to start my trip "back to the World." I had orders for a 30-day humanitarian leave in London, England, where my first wife (an American) was in the hospital. My 11-month-old daughter Jessica was being cared for by her maternal grandparents, who lived and worked in London.
On day one I flew from Dong Ha to Da Nang to Okinawa. Then, on to Hawaii and El Toro, California. The next day, I flew from Los Angeles to New York City and ended up at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey.
After a night there, I flew to Frankfurt, Germany, and on to London. I took the subway to Finchley, North London. I walked a short distance to Hendon Lane and rang the doorbell. I flew 19,500 miles in four days, but seeing my beautiful baby daughter was worth it.
On day one in London, I was trained to change diapers. My first wife was still in the hospital, and my orders to the 2nd Marine Division were altered.... Read More
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