Rocha, Domingo 2002-11-02
Rocha, an enlisted man, gives an insight on Vietnam and the years that followed.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Domingo Rocha
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Date: November 02, 2002
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Interviewer: Arthur Wagy
Length: 00:14:12
Abstract
Overview of his life; Big Spring, Texas; Graduated from high school – 1970; Drafted in 1970; Returned in 1972; Description of Big Spring, Texas; The majority of the population was Caucasian; Segregation existed; A Black school existed until the 1970’s; Mexicans were allowed to go to the same school as Caucasians; Spanish-speaking frowned upon at schools; Vietnam; Met people from all over the country; Keeping in touch with his friends he met over there; Meeting other Mexican-Americans in Vietnam; Protesters – Anti-war Supporters; Discrimination.
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