In this article, the author discusses his "History of the Vietnam War" course, which takes oral history as the core of its curriculum. This oral history focuses on personal lives and stories that can bring history to life. The components of the course are as follows: (1) overview of the History of the Vietnam War; (2) email interviews; and (3) classroom guests, interviews, and welcome home party. Each student takes part in the following activities: (1) conducting an email interview; (2) writing a story based on a classroom guest; (3) participating in a one-on-one interview; (4) participating in perspective taking activities that include family, volunteers, Vietnamese and U.S. veterans; (5) researching and analyzing data discovered in oral history interviews; (6) producing articles and photos in order to publish a book; and (7) creating a veterans' "Welcome Home" celebration.