• The Things They Carried
     

    Actual letters from Vietnam Vets…

     

    http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/educators/we.pdf

     
    As you experience their letters and stories, first answer the "What do you think?" questions for each of the 2 letters.  Then, consider and write down some thoughts on the following questions:

    1. .Are you surprised by anything in the letters? 
    2. What would do if you received one of these?

    What do soldiers carry today? 
     
    Please look at this Photo Essay of soldiers who served in Iraq.
     
    http://www.time.com/time/photoessays/2006/talismans_multimedia/
     
    As you experience their photos and stories, consider and write down some thoughts on the following questions:
    1. Which of the Talisman’s seems most meaningful?  Ridiculous?  Worthwhile? 
    2. What would you carry??