We listen to what Marines say

Article Abstract:

The Marine Corps Oral History Program, was pioneered by historian Benis M. Frank in 1965 with a mission to provide yet another source of information about Vietnam War, as well as the recent past history of Corps. The Oral History Program is a critical component of the overall Marine Corps Historical program and particularly suited to preserve and collect Marine Corps history.

Author: Allison, Fred H.
Publisher: Marine Corps Association
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2005
Evaluation, Oral history, Military history

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A close call for a recon Marine

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The experience of the Marines during the 1969 emergency medevac mission in Vietnam is illustrated. The Swift-04, a CH-46 helicopter flown by Capt Bill Beebe and copilot 1stLt Jeff Monaghan of the Purple Foxes squadron saved the lives of a surgeon and a Marine.

Author: Allison, Fred H.
Publisher: Marine Corps Association
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2005
Facilities & equipment, Executive changes & profiles, Officials and employees, Equipment and supplies, Military aspects, Vietnam War, 1959-1975, Beebe, Bill, Monaghan, Jeff

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The Marine Corps and the Library of Congress' Veterans History Project

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Issues are presented concerning the Oral History Program and the 'Veterans Project' initiated in October 2000. Individual Marines, their family and friends, veteran's organizations and other groups are encouraged to participate in the program.

Author: Allison, Fred H.
Publisher: Marine Corps Association
Publication Name: Marine Corps Gazette
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0025-3170
Year: 2003
Legislative Bodies, Active Military Personnel, Veterans, Military Reserves, Library of Congress, Military personnel, United States. Library of Congress

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Subjects list: United States, History, United States. Marine Corps
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