No video

Philip Smith's interview for the Veterans History Project at Atlanta History Center

  Рет қаралды 18,554

Atlanta History Center

Atlanta History Center

5 жыл бұрын

Catalog Number: VIS 201.0489
In this interview, Philip Smith describes his experiences in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. He recalls his childhood and education as well as his motivation to enter the Army. He relates his entry into Vietnam and details experiences he had there. He reports on conditions there as well as working with the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. He recounts his homecoming, how he feels about the media portrayal of the war, and describes his post-war career as a veterinarian.

Пікірлер: 29
@billbridges1354
@billbridges1354 3 жыл бұрын
I was a pilot in the 48th AHC in 1971 with Phil. He was a good stick and more importantly a good man.
@steelyankee
@steelyankee 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Bridges for your service and bless you Sir.🇺🇲
@dwainlsmith
@dwainlsmith Жыл бұрын
I agree - a good a man as can be found. And a terrific pilot. Thank you for your service and sharing with us.
@WilliamSlye-vl6pp
@WilliamSlye-vl6pp 6 ай бұрын
Hello Mr. Bridges this is William, Philips grandson. I would like to say thank you for serving with my grandad but he has passed away (June 30th 2023)
@billbridges1354
@billbridges1354 6 ай бұрын
@@WilliamSlye-vl6pp I was deeply saddened to receive your message about Phil's passing. I still remember the first time I met him in Vietnam. Grace and Peace to you and Phil's family.
@WilliamSlye-vl6pp
@WilliamSlye-vl6pp 5 ай бұрын
@@billbridges1354 thank you sir
@garyluck8502
@garyluck8502 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your service! Everyone please remember the ones that didn’t make it back home!, thanks
@danmurphy4472
@danmurphy4472 4 жыл бұрын
It make me PROUD to live in a Country with MEN like you SIR !!......Thank You for your Service and Dedication to our Country during a very difficult time.......God Bless ALL of you Vietnam Combat Veterans and WELCOME HOME SIR !!
@billguthrie6078
@billguthrie6078 4 жыл бұрын
Duty honor country . This gentleman represents everything I believe in.
@simonhellier7281
@simonhellier7281 3 жыл бұрын
A man of many parts! Pilot, vet, boatbuilder, and now pilot/instructor. Strong sense of duty. The interviewer was very good. From the other side of the Pond, thank you for your service,
@billguthrie6078
@billguthrie6078 4 жыл бұрын
as a fellow veteran I salute you doctor. And the America we see today is not the one you and I were raised in it is so sad to see America in this shape
@glennlarson9343
@glennlarson9343 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful interview and man. Thanks
@frankmike9931
@frankmike9931 3 жыл бұрын
He is correct about age and reliving those gremlins. As a 30 year street cop in a large city, I now relive and recall lots of the misery I witnessed.
@jameswsomers
@jameswsomers 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Smith on your observation on the vets.It's a shame how the media does just like you said,Welcome home!
@centralbears3010
@centralbears3010 2 жыл бұрын
Another Hero! Thank you for your service. I love the stories. You have done a great job in your life and I'm very proud to be on your team.
@glennlarson9343
@glennlarson9343 2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful
@lancecowan8891
@lancecowan8891 3 жыл бұрын
Great story
@danmurphy4472
@danmurphy4472 4 жыл бұрын
True American Hero Bad Ass !!
@falconmoose1589
@falconmoose1589 4 жыл бұрын
Ahhhh GP mediums...know them well.
@peternorthrup6274
@peternorthrup6274 4 жыл бұрын
Officers never cleaned the latrine.
@johnsmithie2978
@johnsmithie2978 4 жыл бұрын
he was more talking about the smell
@falconmoose1589
@falconmoose1589 4 жыл бұрын
Anchorage to Viet Nam..NO...........Stop at Wake or Hawaii for fuel....LOL!
@babyyoda4182
@babyyoda4182 2 жыл бұрын
This guy agrees to be interviewed about his experience in Vietnam but won’t share his stories about what happened. This man was not interesting, boring and quiet frankly not a good listen.
@rider660r
@rider660r Жыл бұрын
It is a good listen although a lot is not said,but that was because of the incompetent imbecile conducting the interview that kept him from opening up and telling more of his story. If the interviewer was a Vet also or at least had military service there more than likely been more to his story,it's seen in many many other interviews that have Vets to conduct the interview....well except Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library with the old man conducting,he's just as bad as she is,and IDK if he was a Vet or not.
@mdp4440
@mdp4440 Жыл бұрын
I went to high school with Philip. He died last week. Show a little respect. Just because he didn't want to talk about blood and gore war stories, you were bored.
@dwainlsmith
@dwainlsmith Жыл бұрын
@@mdp4440 I agree with you. We spent 4 years in veterinary school together. Occasionally, while studying together, one of those gremlins would peek through. He would share his recollection of a specific event with me; then he'd get back to the business at hand - getting on with life. He was a man of honor, compassion, and integrity. I will miss him greatly.
Allan B. Imes' interview for the Veterans History Project at Atlanta History Center
1:44:49
Bony Just Wants To Take A Shower #animation
00:10
GREEN MAX
Рет қаралды 6 МЛН
Magic trick 🪄😁
00:13
Andrey Grechka
Рет қаралды 37 МЛН
Kind Waiter's Gesture to Homeless Boy #shorts
00:32
I migliori trucchetti di Fabiosa
Рет қаралды 7 МЛН
Diane Carlson Evans, Vietnam Veteran (Full Interview)
43:38
American Veterans Center
Рет қаралды 59 М.
An Interview with Terry Hairrell
1:19:38
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Рет қаралды 13 М.
Access to History: Vietnam War Helicopter Pilot
56:16
Montgomery College
Рет қаралды 807 М.
Vietnam: West Virginians Remember
1:00:47
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Рет қаралды 790 М.
Bony Just Wants To Take A Shower #animation
00:10
GREEN MAX
Рет қаралды 6 МЛН