Support the Troops: Gender and U.S. Civil-Military Relations During the “War on Terror”
During the early years of the “global war on terror,” the call to “support the…
Browsing: Vietnam War
What’s in the June Issue of the Journal of American History?
The June issue of the Journal of American History is now available online and in print.…
The Many Ends of the Vietnam War
April 30, 1975 is commonly understood to be the dramatic endpoint of the Vietnam War.…
Life Goes to Vietnam
Perhaps more than any other publication, the Life magazine that went to war in the…
Tear Gas and the U.S. Border
Many Americans spent the last hours of Thanksgiving weekend glued to the television. They were…
“A Disrespectful Loyalty” (May 1970-March 1973) and “The Weight of Memory” (March 1973 onward) The Vietnam War, Episodes 9 and 10
As we cross the finish line of The Vietnam War marathon, I want to offer…
“The Veneer of Civilization” (June 1968-May 1969) and “The History of the World” (April 1969-May 1970) The Vietnam War, Episodes 7 and 8
Midway through Episode 7 of The Vietnam War, Karl Marlantes, a Vietnam veteran in his…
“This Is What We Do” (July-December 1967) and “Things Fall Apart” (January-July 1968) The Vietnam War, Episodes 5 and 6
Halfway through The Vietnam War marathon, now may be a good time to ask ourselves…
“The River Styx” (January 1964-December 1965) and “Resolve” (January 1966-June 1967) The Vietnam War, Episodes 3 and 4
Episodes 3 and 4 take us from the early days of Lyndon Johnson’s presidency in…
“Riding the Tiger” (1961-1963) The Vietnam War, Episode 2
In this episode, the documentary focuses on a two-year period (1961–1963). First, however, Burns and…