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Be A Tree

Ms. See Phan and Mr. Bounthavi, residents of Ton Neua, discuss how they evaded detection during the bombings.

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An American in Laos

Fred Branfman became one of the first outsiders to detail the secret bombings from the villagers' perspective.

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10 Years in a Cave

Mrs. Ounthong, a resident of Muong Nga, describes her 10-year ordeal living in caves.

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Lies to Congress

The United States congress was kept in the dark about the secret bombings over Laos. Fred Branfman talks about his efforts to reveal the truth.

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Exploding Buffalo

Mrs. Sing Thong, a resident of Muong Nga, details the unstable nature of the munitions.

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A Human Perspective

Four decades later, Fred Branfman reflects on his life, Laos, and humanity's role in war's aftermath. Fred passed away in 2014.

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