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Troubled big-screen vet John Rambo launches an unlikely movie franchise in the 80s. The podcast explores the impact of Vietnam War movies and the journey of a war veteran in society. It also discusses the efforts to build a memorial for Vietnam veterans, the production of 'First Blood', and Ronald Reagan's views on Vietnam.
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- The creation of the Vietnam War Memorial in 1982 serves as a permanent reminder of the war's significance and honors the thousands who sacrificed their lives.
- The success of the film 'First Blood' and subsequent sequels taps into the public's fascination with tough veteran characters and allows for a rewriting of the narrative of the war.
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The Creation of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Jan Scruggs, a Vietnam War veteran, is deeply moved by the film 'The Deer Hunter' and decides to create a memorial honoring those who fought and died in Vietnam. Despite skepticism, Scruggs raises millions of dollars for the memorial, which is eventually dedicated in 1982. The memorial features the names of more than 58,000 Americans who were killed or went missing in Vietnam, serving as a permanent reminder of the war and its importance.
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