A collection of songs and spoken-word recordings by Puerto Ricans referencing the Vietnam War

Thousands of Puerto Ricans served with the US armed forces in the Vietnam War. According to the US Department of Defense: "During Vietnam, an estimated 48,000 Puerto Ricans served in the four service branches of the armed forces...340 Puerto Ricans died in combat, and 17 were listed as missing in action.
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This forms part of the larger Vietnam War Song Project, an interpretive examination of over 6,000 Vietnam War songs identified, revealing how the war's significance is represented through music. The project also collects spoken-word recordings about the conflict. The goals of the project are: (1) to critically analyse the song lyrics, searching for historical, social, and cultural themes, and collecting data on the genre, location, ethnicity, nationality, language, and time period of the recordings; (2) to learn about the Vietnam War, and the music and artists associated with it; (3) to preserve the physical records for the future, as artifacts of the 20th century. This unique collection of voices advances scholarship by providing insights into people’s views about the war over time as represented in music, looking at diverse communities and vibrant music scenes. It is crucial in developing our knowledge of the war and the humanities, through the use of a digital research platform.