Oral history interview with Chongjeh Vang, [sound recording], 2003.

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Oral history interview with Chongjeh Vang, [sound recording], 2003.

Major Chongjeh Vang, a Waunakee, Wisconsin resident, discusses his service during the Vietnam War with the American CIA and the U.S. Special Forces in Laos.

Sound recording : 1 sound cassettes (ca. 20 min.); analog, 1 7/8 ips.Master sound recording : 1 sound cassettes (ca. 20 min.); analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 5 p.Military papers : 0.1 linear ft. (1 folder)

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