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Vietnam War: A Soldier's Story
2025-11-13 14:00:00 2025-11-13 15:00:00 America/Chicago Vietnam War: A Soldier's Story Local Vietnam War Veteran John McGraw recounts the historical context behind U.S. involvement in the conflict, the military draft, and shares his personal experiences as a combat infantryman. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Thursday, November 13
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-13 14:00:00 2025-11-13 15:00:00 America/Chicago Vietnam War: A Soldier's Story Local Vietnam War Veteran John McGraw recounts the historical context behind U.S. involvement in the conflict, the military draft, and shares his personal experiences as a combat infantryman. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Local Vietnam War Veteran John McGraw recounts the historical context behind U.S. involvement in the conflict, the military draft, and shares his personal experiences as a combat infantryman.

John McGraw earned a Bronze Star for valor and has described his experiences in a memoir, Look What They Asked of Us: Alone, a Vietnam War Experience.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Learning |

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