Poras Collection of Vietnam War Memorabilia undated, 1931-2001

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Poras Collection of Vietnam War Memorabilia undated, 1931-2001

Materials from the American Vietnam War era, including American and Vietnamese propaganda, posters from the pro-war and anti-war movements, as well as artifacts from American soldiers who served in the war. 

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