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[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-12-25] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-12-25]

Letter to John J. Herrera from his son, Douglas M. Herrera. The letter describes Christmas celebrations at his military base in Vietnam including Christmas dinner provided by the Red Cross, the Bob Hope Show, and President Lyndon Johnson's visit to Vietnam.
Date: December 25, 1967
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-10-22] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-10-22]

Letter to John J. Herrera in which his son, Douglas M. Herrera, explains his reasons for leaving the military and his opposition to the war in Vietnam. Douglas states that he will not and can not go back to serve in the military and plans to start a new life in San Francisco.
Date: October 22, 1967
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-06-12] (open access)

[Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to John J. Herrera - 1967-06-12]

Letter from Douglas M. Herrera to his father, John J. Herrera, describing his time at a military base in Vietnam and thanking his father for the care packages that were sent.
Date: June 12, 1967
Creator: Herrera, Douglas M.
System: The Portal to Texas History