“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…
Author Christian G. Appy
“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…
Sacramento Underground
At first glance Sacramento appears to be just another mid-sized city with new restaurants, a…
“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…
“Déjà Vu” (1858-1961) The Vietnam War, Episode 1
This episode’s title, “Déjà Vu” (1858–1961), is meant to suggest that the American experience in…
The Flood Blues
I’m standing in this water, wishing I had a boat I’m standing in this…
The Vietnam War, a documentary
This weekend, at last, The Vietnam War will land on our rooftops, ready to transport…
What’s in the September issue of The Journal of American History?
The September issue of The Journal of American History is now available online for subscribers. Included are…