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The Vietnam Conflict: 'America's Best Documented War?'

Authors :
Shaughnessy, C. A.
Source :
History Teacher. Feb 1991 24(2):135-147.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

Discusses problems with military documentation during the Vietnam War. Reports poor record keeping practices, destruction of permanent files, and mislabeled and missing records. Describes the National Archives' Vietnam project that organized and preserved the remaining military records. Concludes that the Vietnam War was better documented than the War of 1812, but less so than portions of the Civil War. (DK)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0018-2745
Volume :
24
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
History Teacher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ440289
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative<br />Historical Materials