A Rift in the Earth: Art, Memory, and the Fight for a Vietnam War Memorial
William G. McGowan Theater
Washington, DC
Tuesday, January 30, 2018 - 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EST
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James Reston, Jr.'s A Rift in the Earth tells the remarkable story of the ferocious “art war” that raged between 1979 and 1984 over what kind of memorial should be built to honor the men and women who died in the Vietnam War. The story intertwines art, politics, historical memory, patriotism, racism, and a fascinating set of characters, from those who fought in the conflict and those who resisted it to politicians at the highest level. A book signing will follow the program.
“Remembering Vietnam” is presented in part by the Lawrence F. O’Brien Family, Pritzker Military Museum & Library, AARP, FedEx Corporation, and the National Archives Foundation. Additional support provided by the Maris S. Cuneo Foundation, The Eliasberg Family Foundation, Inc., and HISTORYⓇ.
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