A weekly talk show about people in the Mon Valley area of Pittsburgh

A weekly public affairs show about McKeesport and the Mon Valley, produced in cooperation with WEDO (810) and WZUM (1550).

Two Rivers, 30 Minutes for 5-24-2024

05-24-2024

Topic: Remembering the McKeesport 23 and the experience of Vietnam veterans

Guest: Donn Nemchick of the Veterans' Breakfast Club

How Topic Discussed: How did McKeesport end up with one of the first U.S. monuments to soldiers killed in the Vietnam War? What was the experience of Mon Valley residents who were called up to serve? Why is it important to remember the sacrifice of fallen servicemen and servicewomen on Memorial Day? What are some ways that local residents can help to honor the legacy of veterans?

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