20 Photos Of What Life Looked Like During The Vietnam War
Carly Tennes
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Even with its spectacular music, striking fashions, and general air of revolution, the 1960s and early 1970s were largely defined by the Vietnam War. Whether you were a soldier in combat or a student standing against sending our troops out east, the conflict played an integral role in everyday life, shaping the culture for decades to come.
From snapshots of the bunks to demonstrations across the country, here are 20 photos of what life looked like during the Vietnam War.
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1. ‘We Won’t Fight Another Rich Man’s War!!!’
Image in Public DomainDemonstrators with Vietnam Veterans Against the War take to the streets of Philadelphia, 1976. -
2. Soldier Send Off
Courtesy of josefdub on Reddit“My Uncle heading out for one of the three tours he served in the Vietnam War. 1960s.” -
3. After Hours
Courtesy of Nrf2 on Reddit“My father on left. 1968 Da Nang. His high school graduating year he was drafted into Vietnam.” -
4. Soldier Selfie
Courtesy of mastiffmum on Reddit“1969 Vietnam: my father’s version of a selfie before selfies were a thing.” -
5. San Francisco Streets
Courtesy of BeenAroundAWhileSan Francisco police officers monitor an anti-Vietnam War protest, April 1967. -
6. Cheers
Courtesy of DougChyna on Reddit“My granddad in Vietnam getting drunk with John Wayne — 1966.” -
7. Active Duty
Courtesy of musicloverhoney on Reddit“My Dad in Vietnam. He left high school and home at 17 to enlist.” -
8. From the Frontlines
Courtesy of an unknown Redditor“My grandpa in Vietnam ~1970.” -
9. “My dad in Vietnam ‘68”
Courtesy of peachdinosaurs on Reddit“Going through family photos over the holidays and found this one of my dad while he was serving in the Marines ’67-’68.” -
10. Mom and Dad
Courtesy of an unknown Redditor“1960s. My grandmother and grandfather in Vietnam.” -
11. Veteran’s Resistance
Image in Public DomainA veteran throws his medal during an anti-Vietnam War protest. -
12. D.C. Demonstrations
Courtesy of Leena A. Krohn“Protesters speak out against the war in Washington D.C.” -
13. In The Bunk
Courtesy of camkai82 on Reddit“My Army grandad (25th ID) served as a door gunner/infantryman in the 1960s during the Vietnam War.” -
14. Centerfold
![“My grandfather reading a [men's magazine] during the Vietnam War (late 1960s-early 1970s).”](https://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/2025/02/10/052603/87668195/Screenshot 2025-02-10 at 5.19.07 PM.jpg "Centerfold")
Courtesy of solaireIII on Reddit“My grandfather reading a [men's magazine] during the Vietnam War (late 1960s-early 1970s).” -
15. Joining the Resistance
Image in Public DomainA protester offers officers a flower during a demonstration in Arlington, Virginia. -
16. Furry Friends
Courtesy of matthewlarn on Reddit“My dad and his pet monkey in Vietnam, 1966.” -
17. Watching On
Courtesy of BeenAroundAWhileA man sporting a Purple Heart medal stands amid an anti-Vietnam War protest in San Francisco. -
18. Pentagon Protest
Image in Public DomainProtesters gather outside of the Pentagon, 1967. -
19. Soldiering On
Courtesy of EarthboundMisfitsInc on Reddit“My Dad in Vietnam (USMC). Circa ~1969. Location unknown, but notes mention Da Nang and China Sea.” -
20. Crew Life
Courtesy of JKCinema on Reddit“A glimpse into My Dad and his crew’s life in 1968 Vietnam.”
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Demonstrators with Vietnam Veterans Against the War take to the streets of Philadelphia, 1976.
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