More than 50 American reporters who were in Vietnam during the years of the US war on April 29 gathered at the Caravelle hotel, one of the most popular social places for American officers during the time.
The get-together, initiated by Carl Robinson, former AP reporter, offered an opportunity for former foreign reporters to swap memories of recording the cruel, harsh moments during the difficult time of war.
The cruelty of the war that ended 35 years ago came back to life again as the veteran reporters talked about their photos and documentaries.
Carl Robinson said he would never forget his more than 13 years in Vietnam , from 1963 to 1975. Making the former Sai Gon, now Ho Chi Minh City , a second home, he has come back to the formerly war-torn land many times since Vietnam implemented its open-door policy.
His colleague, Neal Ulevich, returned to Vietnam this time with his son, Jake Ulevich. He said he wants his son to better understand his young days and the reasons why he can never forget the country.
Also present at the meeting were journalists from other newspapers and agencies, including Gleen MacDonald, former ABC News reporter; Steve Northup, former UPI photographer and John Smith, CBS cameraman.
Earlier during their return to Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and national reunification, the veteran reporters met with former commanders, generals and war veterans of the Vietnam People’s Army as well as ranking officials of the former Saigon regime and patriotic intellectuals./.
The get-together, initiated by Carl Robinson, former AP reporter, offered an opportunity for former foreign reporters to swap memories of recording the cruel, harsh moments during the difficult time of war.
The cruelty of the war that ended 35 years ago came back to life again as the veteran reporters talked about their photos and documentaries.
Carl Robinson said he would never forget his more than 13 years in Vietnam , from 1963 to 1975. Making the former Sai Gon, now Ho Chi Minh City , a second home, he has come back to the formerly war-torn land many times since Vietnam implemented its open-door policy.
His colleague, Neal Ulevich, returned to Vietnam this time with his son, Jake Ulevich. He said he wants his son to better understand his young days and the reasons why he can never forget the country.
Also present at the meeting were journalists from other newspapers and agencies, including Gleen MacDonald, former ABC News reporter; Steve Northup, former UPI photographer and John Smith, CBS cameraman.
Earlier during their return to Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and national reunification, the veteran reporters met with former commanders, generals and war veterans of the Vietnam People’s Army as well as ranking officials of the former Saigon regime and patriotic intellectuals./.
