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Bible used during Vietnam War by soldier Thomas Smith
- Published by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Smith, Thomas, American, died 1987
- Date
- early 20th century
- Medium
- leather with ink on paper
- Dimensions
- 7 1/2 x 6 x 2 in. (19.1 x 15.2 x 5.1 cm)
- Description
- Bible with a black leather cover. The cover is very worn and all markings and lettering has faded away. The pages are very brittle and deteriorating. The title and copyright pages are missing as are several others. Many pages are out of order and are dog-eared.
- Place used
- Viet Nam, Asia
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Religious and Sacred Objects
- Type
- Bibles
- Topic
- Caricature and cartoons
- Local and regional
- Military
- Religion
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Devlin Culliver
- Object number
- 2012.163.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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The Black G.I. (Black Journal segment)
- Directed by
- Garrett, Kent, American, born 1941
- Produced by
- Greaves, William, American, 1926 - 2014
- National Educational Television, American, 1954 - 1970
- Subject of
- Bennett, L. Howard, American, 1913 - 1993
- Bracey, Sylvester Sr., American, ca. 1949 - 2019
- Owned by
- Bowser, Pearl, American, born 1931
- Date
- 1971
- Medium
- acetate film
- Dimensions
- Duration: 50 Minutes
- Length (Film): 1,800 Feet
- Title
- 16mm motion picture film of The Black G.I. (Black Journal segment)
- Caption
- The Black G.I. is a two-part documentary episode of the television series Black Journal. It focuses on the experiences of African-American soldiers in the Vietnam War. This film features frank and open discussions from soldiers, ranked officers, and politicians about the racism that defined the different experiences black soldiers had in this war.
- Description
- This 16mm color film is an hour-long documentary segment of Episode No. 22 of the NET (National Educational Television) television program, Black Journal; a weekly public television newsmagazine in the late 1960s/early 1970s that examined the many issues pertinent to the black American experience at the time. It was originally broadcast on March 30, 1970, and is believed to have been filmed over the course of 1969. Episode No. 22 of Black Journal was directed by Stan Lathan, while the "Black G.I." segment was directed by Kent Garrett. Executive Produced by William Greaves.
- This film opens with a narration over images of African American men in the history of the US military. The first moving image section shows African American men fighting during World War II. The narrator discusses the irony of African American men fighting for freedom in Europe while not enjoying the same freedoms in the US. There are multiple shots of the Tuskegee Airmen. Eleanor Roosevelt pins (unknown) medal on African American soldier. Next, newsreel footage of Joe Louis arriving at an airbase and greeting black troops. The narrator then talks about the desegregation of the US military during the Korean War and points out the lack of black soldiers in leadership positions. Color footage marks the transition of the narration to coverage of the Vietnam War. Two African American soldiers in civilian clothing with soul power patches can be seen dapping. Series of brief excerpts from interviews of black soldiers play, each stating their position on being black and in the military during the Vietnam War. The narrator reveals the disproportionate percentage of black men who are killed in action versus their white counterparts. There are multiple shots of combat and post-combat footage in Vietnamese rice fields and footage of riverside villages. Two sailors patrol a river and discuss their experience in Vietnam thus far and what they'll do when they get home. They discuss their mission and how to be black while being in the military. A girl group performs at the USO in Saigon. Tanks and amored personnel carriers patrol suspected enemy locations along border with North Vietnam. Sailors on a patrol boat open fire at the river bank and a confederate flag can be seen flying from a flag pole on board. Black sailors discuss cultural challenges of being in the Navy and the lack entertainment geared towards black musical tastes of the time. One sailor talks about being disciplined for getting into an altercation after a white sailor ripped his tape player from the wall for playing soul music. The narrator reveals that an all white court martial found the sailor, Bobby Jenkins, guilty of assault, demoted him and docked his pay. A sailor relays that he and other African Americans met with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for civil rights to discuss their poor treatment and were promised changes by the Assistant Secretary. The sailors talk about how some local Vietnamese have adopted some of the negative perceptions of African Americans, which some black sailors believe they learned from some white members of the military. The sailors discuss how their hands are tied when it comes to standing up for their rights as sailors on a patrol boat dap and salute the camera with black/soul power fists. Air Force fighter pilot, John Bordeaux, discusses his personal experience of not facing the same discrimination expressed by other African American military personnel. Two black career Army officers, Davis and Rogers, discuss the systematic discrimination they've faced; in particular, they recall incidents of being passed over for promotions despite strong credentials. Brigadier General Frederick E. Davison, the first African American combat general, rejects the assertion that an African American who succeeds in the military is an Uncle Tom and discusses the many actions that the Army has taken to ensure equal treatment and opportunities. A cover of "Sittin' on a Dock in the Bay" plays over a montage of black soldiers in the field. A group of black Marines in a mess hall at Camp Hansen, Okinawa discuss the unfair treatment they've experienced, such as being forced to wear a collared shirt with their dashikis and not being allowed to wear their hair in an afro. One marine relates an incident in which they were violently confronted after returning from a USO show that primarily featured soul music. There is a series of shots of shops in Koza "Four Corners", Okinawa geared towards African American soldiers. Another group of soldiers discuss their dissatisfaction with being drafted to fight in Vietnam despite social and economic discrimination at home, and being harassed and targeted as being "troublesome" if they decide to attend country music night at local clubs. L. Howard Bennett, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, discusses how black soldiers complaining about the lack of soul music are expressing grievances beyond simply entertainment selection and dissatisfaction with communcation in the chain of command. He also states his opinion that black soldiers fighting for the US puts them in a better position to demand equal rights at home.
- Place filmed
- H? Chí Minh, Viet Nam, Asia
- Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Asia
- Arlington County, Virginia, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- Pearl Bowser Collection
- Portfolio/Series
- Black Journal segment
- Classification
- Media Arts-Film and Video
- Type
- motion pictures (information artifacts)
- 16mm (photographic film size)
- Topic
- Film
- Gesture
- Mass media
- Military
- Race discrimination
- Race relations
- Television
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
- Object number
- 2012.79.1.51.1a
- Restrictions & Rights
- © National Educational Television
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Tri-Continential Information Center Bulletin Vol. 1 No. 8
- Created by
- Tri-Continental Information Center, founded 1967
- Written by
- Debray, Régis, French, born 1940
- Subject of
- Davidson, Basil, British, 1914 - 2010
- Guevara, Che, Argentine, 1928 - 1967
- Date
- December 1967
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This edition of the Tri-Continental Information Center Bulletin details the wars in Portuguese controlled African countries. The edition is white paper with black text. The title reads: [UNKNOWN WAR IN PORTUGUESE WEST AFRICA]. The bulletin features articles written by Basil Davidson and Regis Debray. In the bottom right corner of the back page, handwritten text reads: [APRIL / 1968].
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- West Africa, Africa
- Peru, Latin America, South America
- Cuba, Caribbean, Latin America, North and Central America
- Hanoi, Viet Nam, Asia
- Guinea, West Africa, Africa
- Portugal, Europe
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Type
- newspapers
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Colonialism
- Decolonization
- International affairs
- Portuguese colonialism
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.40
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Tri-Continental Information Center. Permission required for use.
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Flyer advertising a clothing drive for Zimbabwean liberation
- Created by
- Chelsea Women's Health Team, American, ca. 1977 - 1980s
- Subject of
- Zimbabwe African National Union, Zimbabwean, 1963 - 1987
- Zimbabwe African People's Union, Zimbabwean, founded 1961
- Date
- 1960-1977
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 14 × 8 1/2 in. (35.6 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer advertises a clothing drive for Zimbabwean liberation. The flyer contains several paragraphs of text and features an illustration of African men and women raising their fists. The title reads: [SUPPORT AFRICAN LIBERATION!]. The back of the flyer contains more text and features an illustration of the African continent. The bottom of the flyer reads: [PAMBERI NE CHIMURENGA! / (ZANU's slogan FORWARD WITH THE REVOLUTION!)]. Above the slogan, handwritten text reads: [243 9336 / weds nites 7-10 PM].
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Zimbabwe, Africa
- Viet Nam, Asia
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Decolonization
- Humanitarianism
- International affairs
- U.S. History, 1953-1961
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.45
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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Flyer announcing a campaign to support Namibia
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Date
- February 4, 1972
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Sheet): 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
- Description
- This flyer announces a press conference and campaign to support striking African workers and the people of Namibia. The flyer is white with faded blue text. The text is handwritten except for two typed paragraphs in the center of the page. The top of the flyer reads: [ANNOUNCING A PRESS CONFERENCE AND / A CAMPAIGN / COME to NEWMONT MINING / 300 PARK AVENUE / NEW YORK / FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH, 1972 / 12:30 pm. / SUPPORT STRIKING AFRICAN WORKERS / CHALLENGE THE U.S. COMPANIES THEY WORK FOR]. The bottom of the flyer reads: [DON'T WAIT FOR ANOTHER VIETNAM in / South West Africa / SUPPORT the NAMIBIAN people in / their struggle NOW!]. The back of the flyer is blank except for text written in the bottom left corner that reads: [FEB / 1972].
- Place used
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Place depicted
- Namibia, Africa
- Viet Nam, Asia
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Movement
- Pan Africanism
- Topic
- Activism
- Africa
- Black power
- Decolonization
- International affairs
- Labor
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2015.97.27.51
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Vietnam
- Written by
- Representative Julian Bond, American, 1940 - 2015
- Illustrated by
- Lewis, T. G., American
- Owned by
- Bailey, Jan, American, 1942 - 2010
- Date
- 1967
- On ViewConcourse 1, C1 053
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- Medium
- paper, ink, metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 × 1/16 in. (27.9 × 21.6 × 0.2 cm)
- Description
- Graphic booklet with a black and white illustration on the front cover. The illustration depicts soldiers wading into a river with dense tropical foliage along the riverbank. Palm fronds are prominent in the right middle ground of the image. The soldiers are all helmeted and carry their weapons and packs above their heads. At the top in large, white block letters is the title [VIETNAM]. In the lower right corner is the artist's signature and date [T.G.Lewis '67].
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials
- Type
- publications
- Topic
- International affairs
- Literature
- Military
- Politics (Practical)
- U.S. History, 1961-1969
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.201.33
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Julian Bond. Permission required for use.
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Young Worker Vol. 3 No. 2
- Published by
- Young Communist League, American, founded 1920
- Subject of
- Communist Party of the United States of America, American, founded 1919
- Date
- 1972
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 11/16 x 8 1/16 in. (27.2 x 20.5 cm)
- Description
- A pamphlet made of black ink on a white paper. The front cover has black ink on a green cover and features a black and white photograph of demonstrators in New York protesting the Vietnam War. The interior consists of twenty-eight pages of text and photographs. The back of the pamphlet has a black and white photograph of protestors.
- Place depicted
- New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Viet Nam, Asia
- Classification
- Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
- Memorabilia and Ephemera-Political and Activist Ephemera
- Type
- pamphlets
- Topic
- International affairs
- Mass media
- Political organizations
- Politics (Practical)
- U.S. History, 1969-2001
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the family of Dr. Maurice Jackson and Laura Ginsburg
- Object number
- 2010.55.47
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Beret from Black Power era owned by “Bro. Strawther”
- Manufactured by
- Tan Mai, Vietnamese
- Date
- ca. 1970
- Medium
- thread on wool with vinyl, synthetic fiber and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 5/8 × 9 9/16 × 7 11/16 in. (9.2 × 24.3 × 19.5 cm)
- Description
- A Black Power era beret owned by “Bro. Strawther.” The beret is constructed from black wool felt and edged with a black vinyl rim. Hand embroidered by in white thread on front of the beret is block text that reads, [BRO. STRAWTHER / I'M PROUD / I'M BLACK]. Hand embroidered in black thread on the crown of the hat is Black Power salute fist outlined in white thread. Inside the beret are two manufacturers labels under a plastic sleeve stitched to the interior of the hat. Both labels are gold and red foil and are diamond-shaped. Both labels are partially covered by the embroidery.
- Place made
- H? Chí Minh, Viet Nam, Asia
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Movement
- Black Power (Black Pride)
- Type
- berets
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2016.90.2.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal issued to First Lieutenant John E. Warren Jr.
- Issued by
- Republic of Vietnam, Vietnamese, 1955 - 1975
- Received by
- Warren, John Earl Jr., American, 1946 - 1969
- Date
- 1967-1974
- Medium
- fabric and metal
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 15/16 × 1 1/2 × 5/16 in. (10 × 3.8 × 0.9 cm)
- Description
- The Vietnam Gallantry Cross Medal features a Celtic cross medal. The ribbon has a wide yellow stripe in the center and two wide red stripes on either edge. The pinback is missing. A large palm leaf medallion covers the top of the ribbon. The medal hangs from its ribbon by a circular metal double ended loop with a central decorative bar. The medal has a central Celtic cross with two crossed swords between the cross arms. The cross is superimposed over a wreath. The center of the cross is a circle with an image of Vietnam between two palm branches. A scroll with text is over the image of the country stating, [QUOC / GIA LAO / TUONG]. The back of the medal is a continuation of the Celtic design with the swords and wreath. The central circle is blank.
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- medals
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gloria Warren-Baskin, sister of Lt. John E. Warren, Jr.
- Object number
- 2017.112.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Knight's badge of the National Order of Vietnam issued to First Lt. John Warren
- Issued by
- Republic of Vietnam, Vietnamese, 1955 - 1975
- Received by
- Warren, John Earl Jr., American, 1946 - 1969
- Date
- 1967-1975
- Medium
- metal with enamel and silk (textile)
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 3 15/16 × 1 7/8 × 5/16 in. (10 × 4.8 × 0.8 cm)
- Description
- Knight's badge of the National Order of Vietnam features a circular medal. The ribbon is red with a yellow border stripes. The pinback is missing. The medal hangs from its ribbon by a circular metal double ended loop with a central decorative bar of a dragon's head with green accents. The medallion has a center circle with five radiating decorative gold points similar to a star. In between each point is the rest of the dragon's green body with a larger section including his tail at the bottom of the medal. In the central circle, a red circle has words in gold, [TO QUOC / TRAIN] with a blue and gold Greek fret border. The medal is in an upwards concave. The back is blank.
- Classification
- Awards and Medals
- Type
- medals
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gloria Warren-Baskin, sister of Lt. John E. Warren, Jr.
- Object number
- 2017.112.9
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Poster promoting March and Rally for Peace, April 27, 1968
- Printed by
- Allied Printing Trades Council, founded 1911
- Date
- 1968
- Medium
- ink on paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 22 1/8 x 15 3/4 in. (56.2 x 40 cm)
- Description
- A black and white poster advertising the March and Rally for Peace. The poster features four people holding signs protesting the Vietnam War. The top of the poster is printed with white text that reads: [HELP END / DEMONSTRATIONS]. At the bottom text reads: [END THE WAR] along with information about the meeting time and place of the march. There is also a small Allied Printing Trades Council mark in the lower right hand corner. The back has a handwritten inscription that reads: [1968 US].
- Place depicted
- Manhattan, New York City, New York County, New York, United States, North and Central America
- Viet Nam, Asia
- Classification
- Memorabilia and Ephemera
- Type
- posters
- Topic
- Activism
- Communication
- International affairs
- Justice
- Politics (Practical)
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.178.8
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photograph of Thomas Smith at base camp with inscription on back
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Owned by
- Smith, Thomas, American, died 1987
- Date
- 1965-1970
- On ViewConcourse 1, C1 053
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- Medium
- dye and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 4 1/4 x 3 3/8 in. (10.8 x 8.6 cm)
- Description
- Color photograph of Thomas Smith holding an M16 rifle. Smith is wearing fatigues, a hat, and sunglasses. Military vehicles and three men in fatigues are visible in the background. The photograph is torn on the bottom left side and is adhered to a backing. A handwritten inscription on the back reads: [This is base camp 7c / me and my / girlfriend / sweet 16 / m-16 that is / we call them / black power].
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Devlin Culliver
- Object number
- 2012.163.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
-
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Military fatigue shirt worn by James E. Brown of the 20th Engineer Brigade
- Manufactured by
- Bonham Manufacturing Company Inc., American
- Worn by
- Brown, James Edward II, American
- Used by
- United States Army, American, founded 1775
- Date
- ca. 1967
- On ViewCommunity/Third Floor, 3 053
- Medium
- cotton (fiber) and plastic
- Dimensions
- H x W: 30 x 35 in. (76.2 x 88.9 cm)
- Description
- A Vietnam War olive green short sleeve military shirt. This button down style shirt is missing two front plastic buttons. It has four pockets on the front, each with a flap and a two button closure. Extremely worn, it has a large faded patch over the front right side. There are holes throughout: on the left top breast pocket, on the front button placket, next to right hand breast pocket and into right armpit. There is a name patch reading 'BROWN' over right top pocket and a patch reading 'U.S. Army' over left top pocket. It has a fold over style collar, very worn at the back of neck. There is a United States Military Assistance Command shoulder sleeve insignia on the right shoulder. It consists of a shield shaped patch with a black sword between black battlements. There is a 20th Engineer Brigade shoulder insignia on the left shoulder. It consists of a diamond shaped patch with a black three turret tower inside a broken black border on green field.
- Back:
- There is a small hole in the right shoulder, and large tears along bottom left hem. There is fading and discoloration throughout.
- Inside:
- There is a sewn-in tag at the collar. It is a white rectangle with black print.
- 'MEDIUM-SHORT/ Chest 37-41 inches/ HEIGHT: Up to 57 inches/ 8405-935-4707'
- There is a sewn-in tag on lower right side. It is a white rectangle with black print. For full text please see notes text entries.
- Classification
- Clothing-Historical
- Type
- uniforms
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of James E. Brown
- Object number
- 2013.11.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Dog tag and P38 can opener used by James E. Brown during the Vietnam War
- Worn by
- Brown, James Edward II, American
- Produced by
- Mallin Hardware, American
- Used by
- United States Army, American, founded 1775
- Date
- ca. 1967
- On ViewConcourse 1, C1 053
- Exhibition
- A Changing America: 1968 and Beyond
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- L x W: 17 5/8 x 1 5/8 in. (44.8 x 4.1 cm)
- Description
- A silver metal dog tag with stamped information. Rectangular shape with rounded ends, it has letters stamped deeply into the metal. The tag is bent slightly towards one end. There are small dents and scratches throughout, and signs of wear around the suspension hole. The stamped letters read "BROWN/JAMES E/[social security number]/OPOS/BAPTIST." Also attached to the bead chain by a shorter bead loop is a P38 can opener. Inscribed on one side is "U.S./MALLIN/SHELBY.O." The can opener is roughly rectangular in shape, with a hole on one corner for the suspension chain. There is a raised metal groove running down the length of the rectangle. One side has a small sharp half-moon indentation cut out of the edge. Below this indentation is a hinged, half-moon shaped tooth with a sharp curved upper edge. This section can lay flat against the larger rectangle of metal or swing open. The metal is stained and has some rust spots.
- Place used
- Viet Nam, Asia
- Place made
- Shelby, Richland County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Tools and Equipment-Military
- Type
- dog tags
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of James E. Brown
- Object number
- 2013.11.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photograph of an American soldier in Vietnam
- Photograph by
- Brown, James Edward II, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- ca. 1967
- Medium
- dye on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 3/8 x 4 1/4 in. (8.6 x 10.8 cm)
- Description
- A color photograph of a soldier in Vietnam. This image depicts a young man in olive green army fatigues, standing in an open, grassy area. Behind him are palm trees and jungle foliage, and a mountain in the background. The man stands facing the viewer, hand on hips. He is in shadow and the picture is slightly unfocused.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of James E. Brown
- Object number
- 2013.11.3.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photograph of an American soldier in Vietnam
- Photograph by
- Brown, James Edward II, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- ca. 1967
- Medium
- dye on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 3/8 x 4 1/4 in. (8.6 x 10.8 cm)
- Description
- A color photograph of a soldier in Vietnam. This image depicts a young man in olive green army fatigues. Behind him are palm trees and jungle foliage, with a fallen tree and a clearing in the background. The man stands facing the viewer, hand on hips. The picture is slightly unfocused.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of James E. Brown
- Object number
- 2013.11.3.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photograph of an American soldier in Vietnam
- Photograph by
- Brown, James Edward II, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- ca. 1967
- Medium
- dye on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (8.9 x 8.9 cm)
- Description
- A color photograph of a soldier in Vietnam. This image depicts a young man in olive green army fatigue pants. Shirtless, he wears sunglasses and combat boots as he leans against an upright sheet of corrugated metal. He holds a cigarette in his left hand and wears a watch on his right wrist. In the background are several army trucks and the figure of a man, also shirtless, bending over.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of James E. Brown
- Object number
- 2013.11.3.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
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Photograph of two American soldiers in Vietnam
- Created by
- Brown, James Edward II, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- ca. 1967
- Medium
- dye on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 7/16 x 3 7/16 in. (8.7 x 8.7 cm)
- Description
- A color photograph of two soldiers in Vietnam. In it two men hold their clasped fists in the air. The two men face each other, one's right hand gripping the other's left. The men stand in profile but turn their heads and gaze at the viewer. They are both in olive green military fatigues; the left-hand figure in tee shirt and cargo pants, the right-hand figure in a long sleeved coat and cargo pants. He holds a beverage can in his left hand. In the background are several military shelters with their sides rolled up. There are several men, also in military fatigues, gathered under one shelter.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of James E. Brown
- Object number
- 2013.11.4.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
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Photograph of an American soldier leaning on a jeep in Vietnam
- Created by
- Brown, James Edward II, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- ca. 1967
- Medium
- dye on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (8.9 x 8.9 cm)
- Description
- A color photograph of a soldier in olive green military fatigues leaning against a military jeep. Wearing sunglasses and his hat sideways, he poses with his left fist on his hip and his right arm resting on the jeep's hood. He gazes over the top of his sunglasses at the viewer. The jeep is olive green with the words "HARD CORE" painted in white letters across the bottom of the windshield. There is a red castle painted between the words. The same red castle is depicted on a white sign attached to the jeep's front grill. One the other side of the figure is a stack of filled sacks. In the background are oil drums and other military gear.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of James E. Brown
- Object number
- 2013.11.4.2
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain
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Photograph of two American soldiers sitting on a jeep in Vietnam
- Created by
- Brown, James Edward II, American
- Subject of
- Unidentified Man or Men
- Date
- ca. 1967
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W: 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (8.9 x 8.9 cm)
- Description
- A black and white photograph of two soldiers, in military fatigues, sitting on the edge of a jeep's wind shield. The two figures, side by side, each hold up their right fists in the air. The figure on the right wears a boonie hat and sunglasses, and a watch on his left wrist. The left hand figure is bareheaded and holds his boonies hat on his left knee. They are both perched on the edge of the windshield, boots resting on the jeep's hood. Both figures gaze smiling at the viewer.
- Classification
- Media Arts-Photography
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of James E. Brown
- Object number
- 2013.11.4.3
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public Domain