Knoxville in the Vietnam Era

by Ed Hooper

Overview

The Vietnam War era (1961-1975), one of our country's most turbulent periods, was also a time of change and social evolution. Seeded in the aftermath of World War II, the nation enjoyed a remarkable economic boom. Knoxville and East Tennessee stood witness to the transformation of American society and the problems that came with the new success. From the first recognized combat casualty of the Vietnam War to the evacuation of Saigon, Knoxvillians were there, and their stories of sacrifice and service earned little mention or were forgotten in historical texts. At home, urban decay gained a grip on Knoxville's once vibrant downtown, and protests were not an uncommon sight on the evening news, but there was progress too. This volume documents the start of a new beginning for Knoxville as the city tried to hold onto its traditional Appalachian values and move into a new era.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738553412
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	05/12/2008
Series:	Images of America Series
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Images of America: Knoxville in the Vietnam Era is author Ed Hooper's third book for Arcadia Publishing. He is a longtime journalist and Knoxville resident who has covered East Tennessee and the South throughout his career as a general assignment and military affairs reporter.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     6
Introduction     7
Above Top Secret     9
A City in Flux     19
The War at Home     27
The Tellico Excavations     37
The Tennessee Ranger Company     51
Medal of Honor Recipient Sgt. Mitchell Stout     79
The Soldiers of Vietnam     87
Bibliography     127