Resources
Vietnamese Boat People is a podcast that shares personal stories of resilience and survival from Vietnamese refugees and their families after the Vietnam War. Through heartfelt interviews, it preserves the voices and histories often left out of mainstream narratives.
Cọp Biển is a living history group dedicated to preserving and honoring the legacy of the South Vietnamese Marine Corps. Through reenactments, education, and community outreach, they bring to life the stories and sacrifices of these often-overlooked soldiers.
Located in Westminster, California, the Museum of the Republic of Vietnam is the first and only institution globally dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of the Republic of Vietnam and its military. Through exhibits of uniforms, artifacts, and personal narratives, the museum honors veterans, educates future generations, and ensures that the stories and memories of South Vietnam are not forgotten.
The Viet Film Fest is an annual film festival that showcases Vietnamese and Vietnamese diaspora voices through cinema. It highlights independent films by Vietnamese filmmakers that explore identity, heritage, and the complexities of the Vietnamese experience worldwide.
Vinh Le is a researcher and reenactor dedicated to preserving the history of South Vietnam. With three years of experience, he specializes in the military organization, equipment, and combat operations of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN). His academic work focuses on reclaiming overlooked narratives and making South Vietnamese perspectives more accessible to the public. You can contact him at vinhle.bcd81@gmail.com.
Hosted by the University of California, Irvine, Viet Stories is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the life stories of Vietnamese Americans, particularly those who resettled in Southern California after the Vietnam War. The project features over 220 oral histories, including video and audio recordings, transcripts in both English and Vietnamese, and photographs. These narratives offer profound insights into the refugee experience, cultural identity, and the resilience of the Vietnamese diaspora. The collection is accessible online through Calisphere and serves as a vital educational and cultural resource.
