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VVAW Taking It to the Classroom

By Aaron Davis

In February, a special operations team led by VVAW activists, made an incursion into the most conservative city and county in the reddest state in the union. Members Rick Miller and William Cobb, along with Vietnam vet Lewis Downey, presented a panel for 2 hours to high school history students of the Walden Private school in Provo, Utah.

History professor William Cobb brought along some of his history students from Utah Valley University to record the panel. He is currently compiling a Vietnam Veterans History project.

Walden school history teacher Eric Beecroft said, "Just wanted to say a huge thanks to all of you for the panel. It was a very powerful event for the students, some said it was the best thing they had participated in all year. I appreciate both your time and willingness to share such powerful and difficult aspects of your experiences in war. Hope to have you back again soon."

Rick Miller and William Cobb speak to high school history students about their experiences in Vietnam. Photo by Aaron Davis.