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Marine and Vietnamese refugees at Camp Pendleton
refugee center, 1975. Stephen Peck, photographer. |
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This landmark exhibition is a
timely examination of the impact of the Vietnam
War on California life and culture. Home to numerous
defense contractors and military training centers,
the state also served as the primary portal for
both returning soldiers and Southeast Asian immigrants
following the fall of Saigon. As the epicenter of
the war's home front, California became a hotbed
of social and political movements spread across
the country and, ultimately, redefined what it meant
to be an American. |
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Going On?” focuses on events in California from the 1950s
Cold War era to the present, with emphasis on the tumultuous
years from the Vietnam conflict's escalation in 1965 through
its end in 1975. The exhibition features historical artifacts,
photographs, and documents interwoven with oral histories
contributed by veterans, activists, and former refugees.
“What's Going
On?—California and the Vietnam Era” includes:
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Six freestanding exhibition cases with artifacts, text
and photos; three sets of wall-mounted text panels and
photomurals; one free-standing timeline of 1968 events
(approximately 1,000 square feet)
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Audio stations for oral histories
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Introductory DVD
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Exhibition press kit and educational materials
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Companion book available through The University of California
Press
Rental Fee:
$5,000 + shipping for an 8-week booking
Security:
Moderate
For more information contact ceraexhibits@earthlink.net
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