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Juan Thompson talked about his book Stories I tell Myself: Growing Up with Hunter S. Thompson, in which he remembers his childhood and formative years with his father. He spoke with historian Douglas Brinkley.

Vietnam veterans and former Senators Bob Kerrey (D-NE) and Charles Robb (D-VA) joined Admiral William McRaven (Retired) in a discussion about the changes in America’s foreign and military policies after the Vietnam War. The panel was moderated by Mark Lawrence, history professor at the University of Texas at Austin.

“Lessons Learned” was a panel at a three-day “Vietnam War Summit” held at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas.

Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States Pham Quang Vinh talked about the history of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Vietnam, and how the relationship has changed since the end of the war.

“America and Vietnam in the 21st Century” was a panel at a three-day “Vietnam War Summit” held at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas.

Country Joe McDonald and Peter Yarrow talked about the role of music in the anti-Vietnam War movement. Mr. McDonald performed with “Country Joe and the Fish.” Mr. Yarrow was a member of “Peter, Paul and Mary.”

“What are We Fighting For” was a panel at a three-day “Vietnam War Summit” held at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas.

Vietnam War veterans reflected on their wartime experiences during the Battle of Ia Drang, which journalists called the bloodiest confrontation of Vietnam. The November 1965 battle in the Ia Drang Valley was the first major battle between the United States Army and North Vietnamese soldiers. The battle lasted for three days, resulting in major American casualties. Joseph Galloway, a former war correspondent with United Press International, moderated the panel. He was the only civilian to receive a Bronze Star for his participation in Vietnam.

“The Battle of Ia Drang” was a panel at a three-day “Vietnam War Summit” held at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas.

Jan Scruggs, founder of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, and Grace Liem Galloway, a Catholic Relief Services volunteer in Vietnam, talked about their post-war struggle with physical and psychological trauma, including their personal experiences with mental health issues and adjusting to civilian life. “The Afterwar” was a panel at a three-day “Vietnam War Summit” held at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas.

Former presidential aides discussed the roles of Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon during the Vietnam War era. They were joined by historian to explore the foreign policy of each president as well as the emotional burden they faced during the conflict.

“Commanders-in-Chief ” was a panel at a three-day “Vietnam War Summit” held at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas.

Vietnam War veterans, including two prisoners of war and an Army nurse, talked about the grim reality of being a soldier in war. The discussion was moderated by William Adams, chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

“View from the Front Lines” was a panel at a three-day “Vietnam War Summit” held at the LBJ Presidential Library in Austin, Texas.