The Vietnam War Years in Sykesville
These clippings are taken from the Sykesville Herald during the Vietnam War years. They are about the happenings of the time both foreign and domestic.
Sykesville Resident in Vietnam
Taken from the December 4, 1969 Herald. This clipping is about a Sykesville resident who got promoted while he was serving in Vietnam.
The New Left
Taken from the June 4, 1970 Herald. This clipping is about the "New Left" and concern over its perceived radicalism.
Soldiers in Quang Ngai
Taken from the May 8, 1968 Herald. This clipping shows American soldiers traversing the Quang Ngai province in Vietnam.
War Materials Protest
Taken from the February 22, 1968 Herald. This clipping shows the American Legion's response to a protest against war material manufacturing.
Sykesville Resident Enlists
Taken from the December 11, 1969 Herald. This clipping is about a Sykesville resident who finished a U.S. Air Force course.
School Teacher Controversy
Taken from the April 17, 1969 Herald. This clipping shows a statement from the Maryland American Legion's department commander on an incident involving a Baltimore teacher.
Sykesville Resident Promoted
Taken from the April 9, 1970 Herald. This clipping is about a Sykesville resident being promoted to Sgt. while serving in Vietnam.
Sykesville Post Office
Taken from the May 7, 1970 Herald. This clipping is about the site for the Sykesville post office being selected.
South Carroll Essay Winner
Taken from the December 18, 1969 Herald. This clipping is about a South Carroll student who won an essay contest with a patriotic entry.
Sykesville Resident Promoted
Taken from the May 7, 1970 Herald. This clipping is about a Sykesville resident who was promoted to First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Taken from the January 27, 1972 Herald. This clipping is about support for a proposal to expand a Sykesville nursing home.
Sykesville Nursing Home
Taken from the April 9, 1970 Herald. This clipping is about the landing zone that was selected for the Apollo 13 mission.
Apollo 13 Landing Zone
Taken from the January 22, 1970 Herald. This clipping is about a Westinghouse industrial plant where the Lockheed Martin branch is now located.
Industrial Plant
Taken from the December 18, 1969 Herald. This clipping contains commentary expressing concern over perceived pacifism.
Pacifists
Taken from the January 15, 1970 Herald. This clipping is about an Eldersburg resident who was injured while serving in Vietnam.
Eldersburg Resident Injured
Sykesville Enlistees
This clipping is about Sykesville residents who enlisted in the navy.
Civil War Reenactment
Taken from the May 28, 1970 Herald. This clipping is about a Civil War reenactment happening in Carroll County.
Taken from the June 4, 1970 Herald. This clipping is about a project to have more businesses fly American flags.
Flag Project
Taken from the July 24, 1969 Herald. This clipping shows an ad welcoming back the Apollo 11 crew following the moon landing.
Apollo Crew Returns
Taken from the April 9, 1970 Herald. This clipping is about a Sykesville resident receiving a promotion.
Keefer Promotion
Taken from the April 9, 1970 Herald. This clipping shows commentary on the use of bombing during the era.
Bombing Response
Taken from the March 11, 1971 Herald. This clipping shows a reaction to a bombing near the U.S. Capitol building.
Capitol Bombing
Taken from the April 17, 1969 Herald. This clipping shows a Maryland congressman addressing concerns of the time including the Vietnam War.