Published January 31, 2013
For the first time in U.S. history, two Vietnam veterans might be running key government departments. Congress has just confirmed Senator John Kerry as Secretary of State, and on Thursday, confirmation hearings start for former Senator Chuck Hagel, President Barack Obama's choice for Secretary of Defense. VOA’s Carolyn Presutti takes us to the Vietnam War Memorial to report on how the combat experience of the two men might influence their decisions. VOA’s Carolyn Presutti takes us to the Vietnam War Memorial to report on how the combat experience of the two men might influence their decisions.