# Event Details - **Event Name**: In Their Own Words: Mexican American Vietnam Era Veterans - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Meet us in the theater!About this EventSaturday, January 24Nuestro Legado/Our Legacy Series, Film Screening – “In Their Own Words: Mexican American Vietnam Era Veterans Share Their Stories”10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Tickets Required: Pay What You Like*In the Argentine neighborhood of Kansas City, Kansas, American Legion Post 213, known as The Eagles Nest, has been a gathering place for generations of Mexican American veterans and their community. Surrounded by photographs and memorabilia, Vietnam-era veterans came together here to share their stories and reflect on a legacy of service passed down through their families.This program features a screening of In Their Own Words: Mexican American Vietnam Era Veterans Share Their Stories, a film inspired by Kansas Stories of the Vietnam War, a Humanities Kansas initiative led by Dr. Gene T. Chavez, Ed.D. The film highlights the voices of Mexican American veterans whose stories are being preserved for future generations and archived locally, at the Kansas State Historical Society, and at the Library of Congress. Join us for an afternoon of remembrance, history, and shared legacy.*Pay What You Like means that a fee is required to attend this program, but the amount you pay is at your discretion. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kansas-city/in-their-own-words-mexican-american-vietnam-era-veterans/100001977922180486 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kansas City - **state**: MO - **country**: United States - **location**: The Museum of Kansas City - **lat**: 39.1160165 - **long**: -94.5423536 - **full address**: The Museum of Kansas City, 3218 Gladstone Boulevard, Kansas City, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: In Their Own Words: Mexican American Vietnam Era Veterans - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/7ccd2b8a8a819e03d50c0e1170e6e616b440369a9ee8dca0dd29e4d6403d874a-rimg-w880-h587-dc181817-gmir.jpg?v=1766280925 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is In Their Own Words: Mexican American Vietnam Era Veterans being held? - **A:** In Their Own Words: Mexican American Vietnam Era Veterans takes place on Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am to Sat, 24 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm at The Museum of Kansas City, 3218 Gladstone Boulevard, Kansas City, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing In Their Own Words: Mexican American Vietnam Era Veterans? - **A:** In Their Own Words: Mexican American Vietnam Era Veterans is organized by Kansas City Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** In Their Own Words: Mexican American Vietnam Era Veterans is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kansas City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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