Carl E. Stone's interview for the Veterans History Project at Atlanta History Center

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Catalog number: VIS 201.0704
In this interview, Carl Stone reflects on his career in the United States Army during and after the Vietnam War. He recalls growing up on a small farm in South Georgia where his parents were sharecroppers. He left school after the 8th grade to help on the farm, then worked briefly for a moving and storage company before being drafted in 1961. His basic training was abbreviated because of the need for soldiers during the Berlin Crisis. His first duty was in transportation, serving as a driver for VIP guests at Fort Knox. He recalls in detail hearing about the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963. He attended OCS and describes his tour in Vietnam during the 1968 Tet Offensive. In a later duty assignment in Korea, he served as Race Relations Officer and describes in detail some of the racial problems experienced by the military at that time as well as the rampant drug use there. He comments on President Johnson's "Project 100,000" and recalls early issues with recruiting after the end of the draft. He describes his post-military career and activities and reflects on his military service, particularly the importance of education.

[@danielclermont4631]

My Mom and Dad are retired from the service ,and theye did not sit still,, they went everywhere ,twice ,and they took us kids,at least once,and they traveled with our family members,we had so much fun.I have e njoyed this interview so much.Thank you.

[@alethamobley6688]

I’ve learned a lot listening to your interview. Thank You for Your Service!

[@alethamobley6688]

So very glad you did so well in the military and that you were able to get you education!

[@alethamobley6688]

I’ve learned at lot listening to you Sir Thank You for Your Service!

[@robertgizinski2449]

Oo

[@randallbroadus3213]

I am not staying on here.trashing President trump is a insult.but thank you for your service anyway

[@gc2879]

He spoke the truth about trump. Get over it. Obviously, you can’t handle the truth.

[@rockvocalist7007]

@@gc2879 Wrong.As a life lesson Ive had the DRB change his DD214 to dishonorable.Hes been stripped of all benefits and pension.

[@emzyking5847]

Snowflake much

[@benedicthampus4964]

@@rockvocalist7007 fibber

[@rockvocalist7007]

Its done. The DRB ruled to strip him of rank pay and all benefits retroactive to day 1.