World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American; V-mail -- 1940-1950; Military hospitals;
A letter written by Joseph J. Menditto to his parents while stationed overseas. In the letter he describes a short leave to Rome and his stay at a hospital in Italy.
Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Marine Corps;
Lt. Hays (seated) is holding a young Vietnamese child while others stand in the rear of a transport vehicle during an American evacuation of their village.
