American Tragedy
2000-04-30T20:06:31-04:00https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvZDBhXC8yMDAwMDQzMDIwMTMzNzAwMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ==Author David Kaiser talked about his book American Tragedy: Kennedy, Johnson, and the Origins of the Vietnam War, published by Harvard University Press. The book examines the short-long-term causes of the war in Vietnam, suggesting that the Eisenhower administration bears greater responsibility than is generally acknowledged. John Prados of the National Security Archives spoke about his experiences in Vietnam and reacted to Kaiser’s book. They responded to audience questions.
Author David Kaiser talked about his book American Tragedy: Kennedy, Johnson, and the Origins of the Vietnam War, published by Harvard Univ… read more
Author David Kaiser talked about his book American Tragedy: Kennedy, Johnson, and the Origins of the Vietnam War, published by Harvard University Press. The book examines the short-long-term causes of the war in Vietnam, suggesting that the Eisenhower administration bears greater responsibility than is generally acknowledged. John Prados of the National Security Archives spoke about his experiences in Vietnam and reacted to Kaiser’s book. They responded to audience questions. close
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