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The Thin Light of Freedom: The Civil War and Emancipation in the Heart of America
In The Thin Light of Freedom, historian Edward L. Ayers retells the story of the Civil War on a human scale by focusing on two places: Augusta County, Virginia, and Franklin County, Pennsylvania.
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Vietnam: Lessons Learned and Lessons Ignored
A bipartisan group of former Members of Congress join experts on the Vietnam War to examine the tumultuous Vietnam era.
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World War II Military Unit Photographs
Archives staff offer expert tips and examples of how to effectively research World War II military unit photographs.
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Enduring Vietnam: An American Generation and Its War
In "Enduring Vietnam," James Wright recounts the experiences of the young Americans who fought in Vietnam and of the families who grieved for those who did not return.
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“Remembering Vietnam” Exhibition Opening: 35th Anniversary of “The Wall”
We present a panel discussion about the history and legacy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, which was dedicated on November 13, 1982.
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“Remembering Vietnam” Exhibition Opening: See Vietnam Through the Eyes of a Child
Frances O’Roark Dowell's book "Shooting the Moon" tells the story of 12-year-old Jamie, whose brother enlists in the Army and is sent to Vietnam.
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“Remembering Vietnam” Exhibition Opening: Helicopters in Vietnam
While we display Vietnam War–era helicopters on the National Archives grounds this weekend, join a discussion with members of the North Carolina Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association.
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"Remembering Vietnam" Exhibition Opening: Women Vietnam Veterans
In her book "Women Vietnam Veterans: Our Untold Story," Vietnam veteran SGM Donna Lowery discuss the participation of American military women (non-nurses) during the Vietnam War.
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"Remembering Vietnam" Exhibition Opening: Six Years in the Hanoi Hilton
"Six Years in the Hanoi Hilton" relates the story of Air Force fighter pilot James Shively, who spent six years in Hanoi prison camps after he was shot down over North Vietnam.
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2nd Annual McGowan Forum on Ethics: The Challenge of Big Data
A panel of writers, corporate leaders, and government officials examine the ethical responsibility of those who compile and track citizens' personal data.