From the American war

Cold War Cartoons/Comics

Naturally, the visual representations of Cold War Vietnam are just as fascinating as the documents.  We’re adding another page soon so that these can be uploaded.  Sources will be cited when available and we welcome any updates so that credit can be properly given. The views expressed in the cartoons/comics do not reflect the opinions of the contributors and authors of this website.

Fragments: An Introduction

For those who love Vietnamese history, often the biggest finds are in the fragments we discover. A line in a newspaper article. One curious element in a family’s photos. A right turn down the wrong alley. A comment over tea in a colleague’s que huong. 

On a more pragmatic note, studies of Vietnam, especially during the Cold War era, continue to be one-sided and lack the depth necessary to evaluate the period fully. Due to linguistic hurdles, document destruction/redaction, as well as oodles of red tape, researchers find their work limited even before they’ve begun. We hope this site will be useful to students, scholars, and other interested parties. 

What are we seeking?  Translations with the Vietnamese originals, links to valuable works available online, or photos/music/video from the era.  Any and all fragments of Vietnam during the Cold War years (defined for this site as 1945-1991).  Get in touch at coldwarvietnam@gmail.com or leave a comment.