Letters from the Southern Home Front : The American South Responds to the Vietnam War / edited by Joseph A. Fry.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Fry, Joseph A., 1947- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Public opinion.

Vietnam War, 1961-1975.

Public opinion--Southern States.

Public opinion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, [2023]

Summary:

This book, edited by Joseph A. Fry, collects letters from the American South during the Vietnam War, showcasing the diverse opinions and reactions of Southerners to the conflict. It captures both pro-war and anti-war sentiments and highlights the unique regional perspectives of Southern Americans. The letters reveal the complex views on U.S. involvement in Vietnam, reflecting on national identity, regional pride, and the broader implications of the war. The book serves as a significant historical document that provides insight into the Southern home front's response to one of the most contentious periods in American history. Intended for historians, scholars, and general readers interested in the Vietnam War and Southern U.S. history, this work offers a nuanced understanding of public opinion during this era. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

1. Prowar Southerners

2. Antiwar Southerners

3. Black Southerners

4. Southern Families

5. Fulbright, Calley, and the Southern Public

6. Students, Protestors, and Their Critics

Sources of Letters

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

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Description based on print version record.

Includes index.

ISBN:

9780807178812

0807178810

OCLC:

1344542610