Vietnam: Conscientious Objection in a Warzone

American History Hit

During the Vietnam War, 170,000 men received conscientious objector deferments. In this episode, we speak to one of them.


Sidney Morrison joins Don to discuss his service and experiences as a medic during the war, from camaraderie in the face of danger to the psychological impacts of war.


Sidney is the author of 'Frederick Douglass: A Novel'.


Produced by Sophie Gee. Edited by Max Carrey. Senior Producer was Charlotte Long.


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2025-04-21 49 min

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