The spitting image : myth, memory, and the legacy of Vietnam /

"One of the most resilient images of the Vietnam era is that of the anti-war protester - often a woman - spitting on the uniformed veteran just off the plane. The lingering potency of this icon was evident during the Gulf War, when war supporters invoked it to discredit their opposition."...

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Autore principale:	Lembcke, Jerry, 1943-
Natura:	Libro
Lingua:	English
Pubblicazione:	New York : New York University Press, ©1998.
Soggetti:	Seberíni, Ondrej 1961-1975 Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Veterans > United States. Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Public opinion. Public opinion > United States. Public Opinion Guerre du Viêt-nam, 1961-1975 > Anciens combattants > États-Unis. Guerre du Viêt-nam, 1961-1975 > Opinion publique. Opinion publique > États-Unis. 15.85 history of America. Public opinion. Veterans. Vietnamkrieg Friedensbewegung Veteran Vietnam-oorlog. Veteranen. Protestbewegingen. Mythevorming. Collectief geheugen. Vietnam War, 1961-1975 > Veterans. Vietnam War, 1961-1975. Veterans > United States. United States United States. USA USA.