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Suong (Sue) Willson; Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years
A Sneak Preview from Prairie Public's Prairie Memories The Vietnam War Years
As the child of a Vietnamese Air Force officer, Sue Willson was evacuated to safety as the war ground to an end but was never able to return to the country she grew up in or the family who stayed behind.
We were in Guam when we heard the message that Saigon fell.
Biographical Details
Submitted From: Minot, ND
Primary Location During Vietnam: Saigon, Vietnam 
Story Subject: Refugee
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: Concentration Camp, Evacuating, Evacuation, Fall of Saigon, Family, Guam, New Beginnings, Prairie Memories, Refugee, Refugee Camp, The Vietnam War Years
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