Tet and the Battle of Hue
Understand the bloodiest battle of the Tet Offensive from the perspective of those who fought it.
Fifty years ago, the North Vietnamese army launched what is now known as the Tet Offensive, consisting of more than 100 surprise attacks across South Vietnam. This exhibit features historic combat photographs of the U.S. Marines who fought in the Battle of Hue, a pivotal battle during this period of the Vietnam War. Through powerful imagery and multisensory tools, visitors can experience the personal stories of how the conflict affected and shaped the lives of these American soldiers.
Exhibition specs
Included Images
Exhibition includes 10 tactile images, each with a corresponding fine art print, and 10 two-dimensional fine art prints.
Gallery surface area
1,500 - 3,500 sq. ft.
Shipping
One-way, inbound; paid by host venue
Language
All include English text and voiceover. Multi-language functionality is available upon request. Text can be converted by host venue.
Step inside the exhibit
Explore the 20 multisensory tactile prints and large-format photographs included in the exhibit.
'The Tank', tactile exhibition display is 46"w x 37.5"d x 34"h with embedded audio tracks and braille; framed and matted chromogenic print is 45"w x 35"h.
'The Commander', tactile exhibition display is 46”w x 37.5”d x 34”h with embedded audio tracks and braille; framed and matted chromogenic print is 45"w x 35"h.
'The Assault on Dong Ba Tower', tactile exhibition display is 46”w x 37.5”d x 34”h with embedded audio tracks and braille; framed and matted chromogenic print is 45"w x 35"h.
'Retaking the Tower', tactile exhibition display is 31.5"w x 52"d x 34"h with embedded audio tracks and braille; framed and matted chromogenic print is 35"w x 45"h.
'Delta 1/5 Company CP', tactile exhibition display is 46"w x 37.5"d x 34"h with embedded audio tracks and braille; framed and matted chromogenic print is 45"w x 35"h.
'Lurch', tactile exhibition display is 31.5"w x 52"d x 34"h with embedded audio tracks and braille; framed and matted chromogenic print is 35"w x 45"h.
'Shot by a Sniper', tactile exhibition display is 46"w x 37.5"d x 34"h with embedded audio tracks and braille; framed and matted chromogenic print is 45"w x 35"h.
'Fr. McGonigal', tactile exhibition display is 31.5"w x 52"d x 34"h with embedded audio tracks and braille; framed and matted chromogenic print, 35"w x 45"h.
'The Surgeon', tactile exhibition display is 46"w x 37.5"d x 34"h with embedded audio tracks and braille; framed and matted chromogenic print is 45"w x 35"h.
'I Want to Go to Heaven', tactile exhibition display is 46"w x 37.5"d x 34"h with embedded audio tracks and braille; framed and matted chromogenic print is 45"w x 35"h.
Our Technology
What is a "tactile image"?
A tactile image harnesses the senses of touch, sound, and smell to help the blind and visually impaired community experience visual knowledge in a meaningful way.
Having worked extensively with the blind community, our patented technology allows the visually impaired to create accurate mental pictures of visual imagery without the need for a sighted companion.
Exhibition Catalog
We provide all our exhibit hosts with dynamic and interactive catalogs to help tell the story of our exhibits.
Click through to the rich audio components that help the visually impaired create accurate mental pictures for themselves.
The Exhibition in action
Tet and the Battle of Hue, Newseum, Washington, DC 2018
This exhibition saw 1.3 million visitors over the course of 14 months. More than 300 blind people attending the opening.
Our collaborators
This exhibition would not have been possible without the help of Stars and Stripes, a U.S. military news organization providing independent news and information to the military community across the globe.
Interested in Tet and the Battle of Hue?
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