Kyle Carmean

When we hear tales of POWs from the Vietnam War era, they are often marked by gruesome torture, back-breaking labor, and unimaginable hardship. However, for one POW named Doug Hegdahl, his time in a North Vietnamese prison camp was much easier. His ability to fake ignorance about military information, coupled with a remarkable memory, not only shielded him from the hard life of a prisoner of war, but also helped rescue over 500 of his fellow soldiers.

Throughout the history of the United States, there have been many landmark court cases. These have paved the way for more equality and an equal shot at the American dream. Brown v. Board of Education, Hernandez v. Texas, and Obergefell v. Hodges have played a crucial role in shaping the landscape of equality. The outcomes of these cases expanded opportunities for various communities. Loving v. Virginia was another stepping stone toward marriage equality.