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POW/MIA Bracelets Helped U.S. Remember Missing Soldiers
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POW/MIA bracelets were sold by the thousands to Americans in an effort to remember them. HowStuffWorks takes looks at these relics of the Vietnam War.
How Agent Orange Worked
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UAT 0- Agent Orange was a potent herbicide and defoliant used in large quantities during the Vietnam War. Learn about Agent Orange and its terrible legacy.
Hippie Heyday: The Ultimate Flower Power Quiz
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In the mid-1960s, the hippie counterculture developed in the United States, initially focused around civil rights demonstrations and anti-Vietnam War protests. Hippies' antiviolent, free love ethos sprang from the concept of "flower power," which advocated for peace, not war.
Can You Pass a 1970s Trivia Quiz?
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Once the insanity of the Sixties subsided, the weirdness of the Seventies took hold. It was a strange 10 years of pop culture and politics. What do you remember about the history of the 1970s?
How Napalm Works
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Napalm is a fiery tactical weapon that can stick to targets like no other incendiary weapon. Learn how napalm is used in war and who has used it.
Vietnam's Rong Dragon Bridge Actually Breathes Fire
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This dragon is illuminated every night, spitting out both fire and water on weekends and holidays, as it sways its way over the Han River in Da Nang.
How Flower Power Worked
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What's the story of flower power? Read all about flower power at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Match These American Military Unit Nicknames to the Correct Branch of Service?
Some units of the United States Armed Forces earn striking or fearsome nicknames due to their combat service. If we give you one unit's famous nickname, can you match it to the correct branch of service?
Could You Pass the Navy's TOPGUN Program?
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Far from the glitz of Hollywood, the Navy's TOPGUN program trains the best fighter pilots in the world. See if you can finish at the top of your class and ace this quiz!
Can You Complete These Famous Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes?
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Martin Luther King Jr. stands as one of the most influential figures in American history, best known for his powerful words. Do you know his words as well as you think you do? Could you finish his sentences?