This lesson draws from Austin Revealed: Stories from Vietnam. In this lesson, the students will consider how race and class played a role in soldiers’ lives during the Vietnam War. Students learn about a Texan soldier’s encounter with racial discrimination during the war, prompting discussion about disillusionment. The culminating activity focuses on lessons learned from the Vietnam War and the military’s evolving inclusivity. The lesson fosters critical thinking about societal values, military dynamics, and equality.
