Vietnam war
This week in history: Protesting students occupy Columbia University
April 23, 2018Fifty years ago, at the height of protest against the Vietnam War, the actions at Columbia University in New York City were among the most highly visible and effective.
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My Lai massacre exhibit puts Vietnam War in broad perspective
April 6, 2018We often honor the soldiers who fought, but forget that we had the luxury, as a country, to go to war where other people lived.
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Today in history: LBJ declares he will not run again for president
April 2, 2018On March 31, 1968, in a nationally televised address in which he largely talked about America’s sense of purpose in the world and the increasing divisiveness within the country over both domestic and foreign issues, President...
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This week in history: Paris Peace Accords signed, Vietnam War draws down
January 26, 2018Forty-five years ago, on Jan. 27, 1973, the Paris Peace Accords effectively removed the United States from the conflict in Vietnam.
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This week in history: Indictments for conspiracy against draft laws
January 4, 2018It was the height of the Vietnam War and resistance to the war and the draft was widespread.
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