When the guns fell silent 50 years ago, the Vietnam War left scars on millions of lives in both Vietnam and the U.S. Today, some of the GIs who once marched as young soldiers have come back – not to relive the conflict, but to seek peace.
A pilgrimage for healing
These returnees retrace their steps on former battlefields, explore hidden tunnels, and wander through villages marked by history. Each footstep is a step toward reconciling memories of lost comrades, stolen youth, and a war that reshaped their lives.
Facing shared scars
Among the travelers are veterans who connect deeply with Vietnamese victims still bearing invisible wounds from Agent Orange. Through candid conversations and shared stories of loss, they find unexpected kinship and a path to mutual understanding.
Finding peace beyond borders
More than a journey through geography, this pilgrimage is a testament to the power of empathy and the human spirit. It shows that, half a century on, reconciliation can flourish even in the shadow of past conflict.
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