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Episode 022: 1964-11-25 | The Final Diary Entry
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In this episode of Dearest Suzie, we read the final entry from Bill Lowie's Vietnam War diary, dated Wednesday, November 25, 1964. Bill reflects on an unusually quiet week in the Corps area, reports of new Viet Cong battalions arriving, and a reconnaissance mission along the Cambodian border that highlights the moral ambiguities and tactical challenges of the conflict.
As the diary closes, we transition to a new chapter of his story: the letters he wrote to his wife, Suzie, back home in Florida. These letters, written with a softer tone for his family, offer a contrasting glimpse into the war’s impact on both soldier and family.
What’s Covered:
- Civil unrest and curfews in Saigon during late 1964.
- The complexities of recon missions and the role of informants.
- Reflections on the significance of Bill's diary and its abrupt conclusion.
- A preview of the upcoming letters.
📷 Featured Photo: A woman in a white dress, seated on a motorized bicycle, captures the tension between innocence and secrecy in a war-torn landscape.
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