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Sounds,21 Apr 2025,48 mins

Vietnam: Conscientious Objection

American History Hit

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During the Vietnam War, 170,000 men received conscientious objector deferments. In this episode, we speak to one of them. Sidney Morrison joins Don to discuss his service and experiences as a medic during the war, from camaraderie in the face of danger to the psychological impacts of war. Sidney is the author of 'Frederick Douglass: A Novel'. Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Max Carrey. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds. American History Hit is a History Hit podcast.

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