“All the wrong people remember Vietnam. I think all the people who remember it should forget it, and all the people who forgot it should remember it.”
Quote by Michael Herr
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Michael Herr
Michael Herr was an American writer renowned for his work as a war correspondent, particularly for his coverage of the Vietnam War. His book 'Dispatches' is considered a classic in war reporting and has had a profound impact on subsequent generations. more
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