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Diplomacy Instead of Fighting
Dr. Harry Bury's first experience of war resistance was as a letter writer for University of Minnesota students who were applying for conscientious objector status. His first trip to Vietnam was in 1971 as an anti-war demonstrator, and he taught in Vietnam until a couple of years ago. He firmly believes that diplomacy is more effective than fighting.
It was too easy just to say I was against the war. I perceived that I really needed to do something about it.
Harry's story was captured with the help of TPT's Minnesota Remembers Vietnam team.
Biographical Details
Submitted From: St. Paul, MN
Primary Location During Vietnam: Vietnam 
Story Subject: Military Service
Story Themes: Anti-war Movement, Bangkok, Catholicism, Dr. Harry Bury, Harry Bury, Jail Time, Ken Burns Screener TPT, Protest, Religion, Saint Paul, St Paul, Vientiane, Watch
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