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Bob Schieffer Unveils Vietnam Exhibit at UTA

2/11/2026

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Schieffer Opens Exhibit

Bob Schieffer, journalist, opens the exhibit "Our Man in Vietnam" at the University of Texas at Arlington.
The exhibit features photographs and paintings of Texas soldiers captured by Schieffer, including Marine Cpl. Joe Beaver Jr., from the Vietnam War.
It highlights Schieffer's four-month assignment in 1965, during which he connected with 235 soldiers and relayed messages to their families.
The exhibit runs through April 4, 2026.

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Haygood Highlights Soldiers

Wil Haygood, author of The War Within a War, reveals the experiences of Black soldiers in Vietnam and the racial disparities they faced, despite comprising a large share of combat troops.
The book recounts personal stories, including Art Gregg, first Black three-star general.
It discusses erasure of Black military history under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Haygood emphasizes the importance of remembering narratives amid efforts to whitewash history.

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Schieffer Opens Exhibit

Bob Schieffer, journalist, opens the exhibit "Our Man in Vietnam" at the University of Texas at Arlington.
The exhibit features photographs and paintings of Texas soldiers captured by Schieffer, including Marine Cpl. Joe Beaver Jr., from the Vietnam War.
It highlights Schieffer's four-month assignment in 1965, during which he connected with 235 soldiers and relayed messages to their families.
The exhibit runs through April 4, 2026.

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