Striving For Place: Stories of Vietnamese Refugees in ArkansasCAHC Exhibit After the Vietnam War ended in 1975, Vietnamese refugees entered the U.S. at Fort Chaffee for resettlement. Dr. Johnye Strickland and her team collected 218 oral histories from these refugees about their daily lives, culture, political views, and aspirations for the future. Published June 2024. Skip back to main navigation