Chief Justice Earl Warren called the Vietnam War “the most divisive event in America since the Civil War”. Everett Alvarez, America’s senior POW who was held captive for eight and one half years, called Vietnam “the subject that never goes away”. A Gallup Poll in 2004 revealed that only 33% of Americans believe the Vietnam War was “a just war” (90% said WWII was “a just war”; 61% said the Korean War was “just”). Vietnam has become a metaphor for dissent and defeat. We will study the angry debate over Vietnam – the arguments and tactics of the “hawks” and the “doves.”

Note: Parking permit is required to park on campus. Permit is obtained at the NKA office.

Location: Frazier Hall, Room 320