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“Why did you apply?”
NEH Discussion Leaders serve as group facilitators for veterans and civilians who are interested in studying and understanding war. Each group builds an experience based on a set of shared reading and discussion topics. By fostering discussion within a small group setting, participants have a better chance at understanding the tough challenges that war presents in societies (past and present) and explore various avenues for thriving during adverse and favorable periods.
“Carnage and Guilt” by Tom Gery
As a 21-year old war veteran, Tom Gery wanted nothing more than to forget his memories in Vietnam. But letters from mourning family members forced his dark thoughts to resurface.
“The Little Girl At My Door” by Jack Mallory
A Soldier’s Place participant Jack Mallory finally put his story on paper during a writer’s workshop for veterans.
John Ketwig on Vietnam and War Financing
Author and A Soldier’s Place participant John Ketwig reads a passage from his books “… and a hard rain fell” and “Vietnam Reconsidered: The War, the Times, and Why They Matter.”
“Seeking Quan Am” reading by author Susan Dixon
Susan Dixon reads a passage from her book , “Seeking Quan Am,” a dual memoir about her experience as an anti-war activist and Mark M. Smith’s account as a Vietnam veteran.
Reading of “Want” by rg cantalupo
In this clip, Vietnam veteran Ross Canton (pen name rg cantalupo) is reading his poem “Want” from his book, “No Thanks.”
Dr. Henry Venter’s role for “A Soldier’s Place: Veterans and Civilians Speaking about War”
Dr. Henry Venter is a licensed psychologist who mentors the Discussion Leaders on how to help discussion-group participants talk through emotional issues, so the participants can process their feelings and feel more empowered about those issues.
Visual flyer highlighting important information that the program has to offer for its participants.
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“A Soldier’s Place: Veterans and Civilians Speaking About War” flyer, highlighting the program and what it has to offer.
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