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New exhibit explores Vietnam war experiences of Washington Green Beret

New exhibit explores Vietnam war experiences of Washington Green Beret

A profile of Bryon Loucks, a Green Beret medic who served with a secret reconnaissance group in Vietnam, is the latest chapter in Legacy Washington’s new project “1968: The Year that Rocked Washington.” The profile — part of an exhibit that will open Sept. 13 at the State Capitol — is now online at the Legacy Washington 1968 homepage. Loucks, a tree farmer who lives in Lewis County, grew up in Port Angeles. When he arrived in Vietnam in 1968,…

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Archives Treasure #2: 1975 Vietnamese refugee photos

Archives Treasure #2: 1975 Vietnamese refugee photos

Refugee leaders and their families listen as Gov. Evans welcomes them to Washington in 1975. (Photos courtesy of Washington State Archives) The second Archives Treasure for May marks a special anniversary for Dan Evans, Ralph Munro and thousands of Washingtonians who endured a long, difficult journey to reach our state four decades ago. As the Vietnam War ended with the fall of Saigon in April 1975, about 130,000 South Vietnamese fled their homeland and soon made their way to the…

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Vietnam veterans honored at Capitol

Vietnam veterans honored at Capitol

Rep. John McCoy addresses a gathering of veterans at the Vietnam War Memorial on the Capitol Campus. (Photo courtesy of Benjamin Helle) On the 40th anniversary of the U.S. ending its involvement in the Vietnam War, about 100 Vietnam War veterans, several legislators and others gathered  at the Vietnam War Memorial on the Capitol Campus Friday morning after Gov. Inslee signed into law a bill honoring Vietnam veterans. House Bill 1319, unanimously passed by the House and Senate earlier this…

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