“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…
Author Christian G. Appy
“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…
Sprawling Into Harm’s Way
Texans commonly proclaim that everything is bigger in their home state. A stalled hurricane/tropical storm…
Hurricane Harvey and Houston’s Myth of the “Wild West”
The disparate impact of Hurricane Harvey on poor neighborhoods in Houston has been the topic…
“Doing” History in the Modern U.S. Survey Teaching with and Analyzing Academic Articles
Near the end of the spring semester, my department asked me to teach a summer…
FBI Files on Countries Around the World A Large, Untapped Archive
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and possibly also the U.S. National Archives and…
The (African) American Missionary Movement in Africa in the Early Twentieth Century
Philanthropic work in Africa today is primarily associated with international developmental aid and the work…