User Clip: Lessons from Vietnam

McNamara on the futility and hubris of military force.

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April 19, 1995
In Retrospect: Tragedy & Lessons of Vietnam Part 1

Former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara talked about his book In Retrospect: The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam. He…
January 17, 2002
The Cat from Hue: A Vietnam War Story Part 2

Mr. Laurence talked about his memoir, The Cat from Hue: A Vietnam War Story, published by Public Affairs, and about the …
January 18, 2002
The Cat from Hue: Response

Parts of this interview were shown during the “Booknotes” interview with John Laurence, the author of The Cat from Hue. …
October 11, 2004
Tour of Duty: John Kerry and the Vietnam War

Douglas Brinkley talked about his book Tour of Duty: John Kerry and the Vietnam War, published by William Morrow. Profe…