The widely circulated stories of Vietnam War veterans being spat on upon their return home are largely considered a myth. While it's difficult to definitively prove a negative, extensive research, including studies, polls, and examinations of historical records, have found no credible, contemporaneous evidence to support the idea that spitting on veterans was a widespread or even common occurrence.
Scholars and historians who have investigated this topic, like Jerry Lembcke, argue that the narrative of spit-upon veterans emerged years later and may have been used to discredit the anti-war movement or to provide an alibi for the war's outcome.
It's important to note that many Vietnam veterans did face challenges and difficulties upon their return, including indifference or hostility from some segments of the population. There was also a lack of adequate support and resources for veterans dealing with the physical and psychological effects of the war, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). However, th