09-17-2017, 07:31 AM
Tonight, September 17th is the premier of a new series about the Vietnam War on PBS by Ken Burns. The first episode will be shown twice, both at 8 PM & 9 PM.
Hawaii was a staging ground for the war, and a fair number of people who passed through the islands stayed for a time, or moved here permanently. I think it's fair to say a number of members on Punaweb probably lived through that era, and may have stories to share about how their Hawaii-Vietnam connection came about.
Remember folks, Rob has already decided on the shape of the table at our Puna-Vietnam-PBS Accord, and our Agreement on Keeping it Locally Related. The war ended a long time ago, so there's no reason to discuss the politics of the fighting, or the right or the wrong of the parties involved. The war is over, we're still here, so please keep any discussion centered around Hawaii as it relates to the Vietnam War.
The Donner Party really wasn't that great of a party, was it?
Hawaii was a staging ground for the war, and a fair number of people who passed through the islands stayed for a time, or moved here permanently. I think it's fair to say a number of members on Punaweb probably lived through that era, and may have stories to share about how their Hawaii-Vietnam connection came about.
Remember folks, Rob has already decided on the shape of the table at our Puna-Vietnam-PBS Accord, and our Agreement on Keeping it Locally Related. The war ended a long time ago, so there's no reason to discuss the politics of the fighting, or the right or the wrong of the parties involved. The war is over, we're still here, so please keep any discussion centered around Hawaii as it relates to the Vietnam War.
The Donner Party really wasn't that great of a party, was it?
"I'm at that stage in life where I stay out of discussions. Even if you say 1+1=5, you're right - have fun." - Keanu Reeves