A Vietnam veteran's epic poem of war
Soldiers often write memoirs about their time in combat. One Medal of Honor recipient, retired Green Beret John Duffy, has written poetry about one of the biggest battles of the Vietnam War.
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Funeral for Vietnam veteran draws big crowds
The funeral for U.S. Marine and Vietnam War veteran Gayle Seefluth was held in Wisconsin Friday. News of his passing drew crowds seeking to give him a final salute. CBS Minnesota's Jennifer Mayerle has more.
Biden awards Medal of Honor to war veterans
Nearly half a century after the end of the Vietnam war, President Biden awarded the Medal of Honor to four veterans for their service. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin reports.
The full episode from the March 23, 2014 edition of 60 Minutes Overtime
Morley Safer picks some of his favorite cartoons from his 60-odd years as a reader of The New Yorker magazine; and, one of the most shameful chapters in American military history, the 1968 massacre of unarmed Vietnamese civilians by US troops, just got worse.
Glass-bottom bridge opens in Vietnam
A mountain resort in Vietnam has opened a bridge with a bottom made of glass over a gorge nearly 500 feet below to attract thrill-seeking tourists. It's the third such bridge in the Southeast Asian country.
Everyone in John Colone's unit thought he was dead after he was shot four times in 1968 during the Vietnam War
Everyone in John Colone's unit thought he was dead after he was shot four times in 1968 during the Vietnam War. They were so certain, they put him in a body bag and sent him to the morgue. Lucky for Colone, the morgue had a very thorough attendant. Steve Hartman had to hear this story for himself, "On the Road."
Flags emerge as symbols of hope in Kentucky
Amidst the destruction and despair in Kentucky are American flags that survived the deadly tornadoes. A veteran who served in Vietnam said one of the first things he rescued was his flag. Norah O'Donnell shares more.
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The full episode from the March 12, 2014 edition of the CBS Evening News
Satellite pictures show debris in the area where Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 went missing, but it is still unclear which way the plane was heading when it vanished. The Malaysian military has now asked U.S. investigators to help analyze a radar signal that was picked up hundreds of miles from the last contact with the missing jetliner; and, Bob Wick's photos do more than describe the most recent addition to the California Coastal National Monument -- they take you there. As an amateur photographer, Wick's images propelled a two-year grassroots campaign to protect the rugged stretch of the Mendocino County Coastline. President Barack Obama designated the area a national monument this week.
The full episode from the June 29, 2014 edition of the CBS Evening News.
The sudden influx of children has left the U.S. government scrambling to come up with possible housing options. With broader immigration reform stalled until after the mid-term elections, President Obama will now ask Congress to take emergency actions; and, it took more than four decades before Vietnam veteran Bob Bodeman finally began a search and found two other men from his unit. But he wondered most about one man, who, to his surprise, made it out alive.
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President Trump believes Putin's denials of election meddling; Pope Francis visits American military cemetery
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Trump says "anything's a possibility" in Kim Jong Un relationship; Bunks from Vietnam transport ships on display
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Hazmat situation at Virginia's Joint Base Meyer-Henderson Hall sends several to the hospital; 50 years ago: Walter Cronkite calls for the U.S. to get out of Vietnam
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Man claims to have lived in Veterans Stadium
Seventeen years ago, Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium was torn down, destroying one man's former home. Jeff Glor has the story of how a super fan said he was able to have a secret apartment inside the stadium and live there for years undetected.
An international search-and-rescue mission is underway for the missing Beijing-bound Malaysia Airlines plane with 239 people on board
An international search-and-rescue mission is underway for the missing Beijing-bound Malaysia Airlines plane with 239 people on board. At least one oil slick has been spotted off Vietnam, which may be from the missing plane. Seth Doane reports.
Kerry arrived in Ho Chi Minh City today
Secretary of State John Kerry makes his first trip to Vietnam since becoming Secretary of State. Vinita Nair reports.
Harris begins Southeast Asia tour
Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her trip to Southeast Asia on Sunday. The tour is seen as an effort to counter China's influence in the region, but comes amid the U.S.'s chaotic exit from Afghanistan. CBSN contributor Isaac Stone Fish joins Lana Zak to discuss the importance of Harris' trip.
Cronkite on Vietnam
Fifty years ago, Walter Cronkite called for the U.S. to get out of Vietnam. Thirty-three days later, President Lyndon Johnson announced he would not run for re-election. "CBS Evening News" anchor Jeff Glor takes a look back.
Women behind "The Post"
The Pentagon Papers revealed that the U.S. government knew the war in Vietnam was unwinnable years before it ended. The dramatic story of its publication in the Washington Post is now being told in "The Post," a new film directed by Steven Spielberg. The movie never would have been made without two inspiring women: a 32-year old first-time screenwriter and a former studio head whose career at Sony was nearly derailed by hackers. Alex Wagner reports.
Vietnam War canvases
"The Vietnam War: 1945-1975" exhibit will be featured in the New-York Historical Society through April 22. Jerry Barker and Al Jurkiewicz both voyaged on the U.S.N.S Walker to Vietnam. They spoke to CBS News about their time aboard the ship and the special significance of the graffiti canvases.
Vietnam graffiti
Graffiti scrawled on the bunks of an old Navy transport ship is now on display. As Don Dahler reports, the messages and drawings are awash in history and emotions.
Trump on Kim Jong Un
President Trump said "anything's a possibility" when asked if he could ever be friends with Kim Jong Un during a press conference Sunday. Mr. Trump is wrapping up his Asia trip this weekend. Major Garrett reports from the Philippines, the final stop on the tour.
Trump believes Putin
On his first Veterans Day in office, President Trump was in Hanoi, Vietnam, where he praised the country at a state dinner, saying it is "one of the greatest miracles of the word." However, Mr. Trump is making headlines around the world, saying he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin's denials of election meddling. Margaret Brennan reports.
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