Rather sad little protest. 1971 was my last year at school (Whitebridge High). Conscription was clearly ending and the last Australian soldiers left Vietnam before I had my HSC results (from memory). The war carried on for a few years, and South Vietnam survived for a while after the Americans left. My children have only a vague awareness of the war, and my grandchildren will have none.
Rather sad little protest. 1971 was my last year at school (Whitebridge High). Conscription was clearly ending and the last Australian soldiers left Vietnam before I had my HSC results (from memory). The war carried on for a few years, and South Vietnam survived for a while after the Americans left. My children have only a vague awareness of the war, and my grandchildren will have none.
Very negative comment. Australia didn't pull out until 1973. Whitlam was elected Dec. 72. I guess they'll still have history recall in the future!