New exhibit shares memories of WA's Vietnam War vets

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🗓️ 6 May 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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The Vietnam War came to an end 50 years ago this spring. Washington State played a major role in the war, training hundreds of thousands of soldiers, and processing nearly a million before they went overseas. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, the Washington State History Museum in Tacoma has put together an exhibit called “The Things They Brought Home: Memories of Washington’s Vietnam Veterans.” We talk with retired Army Lt. Col. Erik Flint, and military historian Megan Nishikawa, who curated the exhibit.

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0:27.2	Hey, good morning. It's Patricia Murphy. It's Tuesday. This is Seattle now. This spring marks
0:34.2	the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. Coming up, we'll examine Washington State's role in the Vietnam War
0:40.8	and visit a new exhibit at the Washington State History Museum
0:43.7	that showcases personal items that local Vietnam veterans brought home from combat.
0:49.3	But first, let's get you caught up.
0:55.8	Washington Senator Patty Murray will host a forum this morning on President Trump's effort to dismantle the Department of Education.
1:02.8	Parents, a former student, administrators, and education experts will be there to discuss how the Trump administration's plans could impact education in the U.S.
1:12.2	You can watch it live from the Senate starting in 1130.
1:15.9	The Seattle City Council could make it easier to permit for backyard cottages.
1:20.3	The legislation before the council would ease some of the barriers for ADUs to comply with state regulations set during the 2023 legislative session.
1:28.3	The council meeting begins at two.
1:30.3	And for the next two weeks, catch the Princess Diana collection pop-up at the Museum of Pop Culture.
1:37.3	The exhibit features 12 historic pieces from Princess Diana's personal fashion collection.
1:42.3	Mopop is the only U.S. venue showcasing these items before they had to auction.
1:47.6	The exhibit runs until May 13th.
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