No American Cared About Us- Vietnam Vets


  "Vietnam veterans: Instruments of war, overlooked and hurt" 

David Christian, expresses strong resentment in this video towards those who opposed the Vietnam War, as they felt that the protesters confused the war with the warriors, leading to a negative attitude towards the veterans. According to the speaker, the returning veterans were not supported or thought about, and they were treated as mere "instruments" and "expendable" in the machinery of war. 

Furthermore, he laments the fact that during the 1960s, when various social movements were gaining traction, such as Civil Rights, Women's Rights, and Hispanic and Brown Power, the plight of Vietnam veterans was often overlooked. He feels that their service and sacrifices were not appreciated, and they were left to deal with the physical and psychological wounds of war on their own.

If anyone deserved aspersions for their role in the Vietnam War, it was the politicians such as Presidents John F Kenedy, Lyndon B Johnson, and Richard M Nixon, and civilian and military leadership who supported them and deceived the american people and their representatives in Congress from the beginning, as reported in the Pentagon Papers. I served in this war, and while I didn't lose what many veterans did, I never trusted the government again afterwards. It is no wonder that recruiting targets are not being met, as I would have to advise any son or daughter not to trust their life and honor to the government.

Captain David Christian - can you count the purple hearts?

No American Cared About Us- Vietnam Vets - YouTube

Green Beret David Christian was unquestionably a war hero in the Vietnam war and as he says, fought valiantly on behalf of the USA. My team and I conducted more than 200 interviews in 1989 from people who had lived through the 1960s and had strong feelings about what they had witnessed and lived through, not only during the war, but in the 1950s growing up and in the time since that war has ended. 

David Christian was wounded 7 times receiving 7 purple hearts as well as the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism. When he returned from the war, he worked as he does today, to help Vietnam veterans. Bill Ehrhardt, who presents his story in my very popular video clip, “Magnificent Storyteller Soldier” shared his personal experience. Many of my subscribers have reacted to it. 


 I feel that David Christian is an equally powerful storyteller whose war perceptions and experiences were quite different. In this video he reflects on his early upbringing in the 1950s, his Catholicism, his powerful relationship with his mother, his experiences with college protesters in the antiwar movement, his return to America and his battles to help his fellow veterans deal with PTSD, job opportunities and other issues that they have confronted. His story evolves during the interview as he expresses more and more deeply, how he felt and what he saw and how he dealt with it. 

CHATGPT writes about him: 

David Christian is a decorated Vietnam War veteran and a recognized war hero in the United States. Born on October 26, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Christian enlisted in the United States Army in 1966 at the age of 18. 

He served as a combat infantryman in the 1st Infantry Division and later as a Special Forces officer. Christian's military career is distinguished by numerous awards and commendations, including the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and seven Purple Hearts, among others. These awards attest to his courage, leadership, and sacrifice during his time in Vietnam. 

After returning from the war, Christian became an advocate for veterans' rights and worked to improve the conditions and benefits for his fellow veterans. He has spoken openly about his experiences in Vietnam and the challenges that veterans face upon their return to civilian life. 

As a result, Christian has made significant contributions to the understanding and support of veterans in the United States. Christian's story, both as a soldier and as a veterans' advocate, highlights the importance of recognizing the sacrifices and bravery of military personnel, as well as the need for ongoing support for veterans as they transition back into civilian life.

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