Catalog Number: VIS 201.0536
In this interview, William Jennings Davis chronicles his experiences as a United States Marine in the Vietnam War He describes his childhood and college as well as his entry into the Marine Corps. He tells of his wife and family. He discusses his entry into Vietnam as well as conditions and his duties there. He reports that the use of tanks in Vietnam was effective in certain areas. He conveys his feelings about what a well-trained young Marine was like in terms of loyalty and getting a job done. He talks about the importance of helping the Vietnamese to learn self-reliance and to “sow the seeds of democracy.” He reflects on the change in the United States upon his homecoming. He chronicles his continued career as a Marine Corps officer as well as his education. He tells of his love of history as well as the importance of its preservation.