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Kim Stenehjem; Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years

A Sneak Preview from Prairie Public's Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years

As both an Air Force brat and a participant in student protests, Kim Stenehjem struggled with the attitude of the more radical members of the anti-war movement toward the men and women who served in Vietnam.

I always felt while I definitely could not support what the government was doing, I didn't feel at home either with that more radical element driving the protest forces.

Biographical Details

Primary Location During Vietnam: Fargo, United States Vietnam location marker

Story Subject: Activist

This story is part of the Children of Vets and
Stories of Protest collections.

 

About Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years

The Vietnam War defined a generation. It changed the lives of people who fought in it and who fought against it, leaving an indelible mark on millions of people. 

To document how this turbulent time shaped life in the prairie region, Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years will inspire Minnesotans and North Dakotans to remember and share stories, recognize bravery, honor those lost, express reasons for dissent, and foster understanding of the lasting impact of war.

Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years will shine a light on the experiences of the many North Dakotans and Minnesotans whose lives were changed:
• The men and women who served in Southeast Asia
• The families who were left behind, caught in social conflict
• The people who protested and, in some cases, resisted the war
• The refugees who fled their war torn country to make a new home on the prairie

Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years premieres November 2017 on Prairie Public 
and on demand on the Prairie Public YouTube channel.

Story Themes: Air Force, Children of Veterans, Dissent, Family, Fargo, Kim Stenehjem, Minnesota State University Moorhead, MSUM, North Dakota, PPB, Prairie Memories, Prairie Public, Prairie Public Broadcasting, Protest, Student Protest, The Vietnam Memorial, The Vietnam Wall, The Vietnam War Years, Watch

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