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Presentation by Middletown Jerry Augustine, author of “Vietnam Beyond”

Was Wednesday At Meriden Library

Jerry Augustine, a veteran of the Vietnam War, was invited to accompany the Veterans' Breakfast Club of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on their two week tour of Vietnam.

Of the twenty-one historians going, he was one of the five Vietnam Veterans. In the video below Jerry shares his experiences while visiting the important cities and battle sites between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Listen to learn about his reactions to modern changes that have occurred since the end of the war and the overall friendship of the Vietnamese people toward America.

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Jerry Augustine is the vice president of the Greater Middletown Military Museum located in Veterans Memorial Park in Middletown.

Pat Frederick who introduced Jerry is from the Castle Craig Adult Learning Center, History & Genealogy, Travel & Culture.

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