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American History Hit

Vietnam: Conscientious Objection in a Warzone

Apr 21, 2025
49:21

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.


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All music from Epidemic Sounds.


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