American war vets make their home in Vietnam

American war vets make their home in Vietnam
American war vets make their home in Vietnam

American war vets make their home in Vietnam

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Several hundred U.S. soldiers who fought in Vietnam now choose to live there. Many are involved in relief and development projects in the country. Nissa Rhee is writing a book that tells the stories of some of these men. We’ll talk to Rhee and U.S. veteran Don Blackburn who returned to Vietnam 37 years after completing his military service. (Photo: Ted Engelmann)