"The Faith of the POWs", February 22, 1973

The article describes how many American prisoners of war in Vietnam survived years of captivity by relying on faith in God, loyalty to each other, and pride in their country. Former POWs shared that prayer, humor, discipline, and self-organization helped them stay strong and hopeful during terrible conditions.

Resource Identifier
FaithOfPows
Citation
Johanna Gostas POW/MIA papers, Collection No. 5497, Box 2, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
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