D. C. Tonights program is part of a series of discussions, films, lectures and other programs that tie into our special exhibit remembering vietnam. Upstairs in the gallery. The exhibit is a fascinating collection of newly discovered and iconic original documents images and film footage that illuminate 12 critical episodes in the war that divided peoples of both the United States and vietnam. One of those episodes focuses on the tet offensive. Documents and photographs from the National Archives and its president ial libraries described the attacks and their consequences but particular blow to American Public opinion of the war was the vietcong infiltration of the u. S. Embassy in saigon represented in the exhibit by a map of the defense of the embassy. And a memo describing the breach. If you have not already gone to the exhibit, i encourage you to come back and spend time there remembering vietnam, explores the were not only through documents but through interviews with american and
Remembering vietnam. The exhibit is a fascinating collection of newly discovered and iconic original documents and film footage that aluminate 12 critical episodes in the war that divided peoples of both the United States and vietnam. One of those episodes focuses on the tet offensive. Documents and photographs from the National Archives and its president ial libraries described the attacks and their consequences but particular blow to American Public opinion of the war was the vietcong infiltration of the u. S. Embassy in saigon represented in the exhibit by a map of the defense ssy. He mbemba if you have not already gone to the exhibit, i encourage you to come back and spend time there remembering vietnam, explores the war not only to documents but through interviews with american and vietnamese veterans and civilians and firsthand experience of the wars events. Now i ask all Vietnam Veterans of any United States federal who served on active duty veteran who served on active duty at
Vietnamese forces attacked 100 cities and outposts across a broad swath of South Vietnam. Also, speaking was a former defense secretary chuck hagel, former u. S. Army sergeant who served in vietnam during the tet offensive. This event took place at the National Archives in washington, d. C. Tonights program is part of a series of discussions, films, lectures and other programs that tie into our special exhibit remembering vietnam. Upstairs in the gallery. The exhibit is a fascinating collection of newly discovered and iconic original documents ,images and film footage that illuminate 12 critical episodes in the war that divided peoples of both the United States and vietnam. One of those episodes focuses on the tet offensive. Documents and photographs from the National Archives and its president ial libraries described the attacks and their consequences but particular blow to American Public opinion of the war was the vietcong infiltration of the u. S. Embassy in saigon represented in t
Solidarity with the vietnamese people. Remarkable was Martin Luther king jr. After the end of the war vietnam advocated to put behind the past and look to the future by suffering heavily from the war with 3 Million People dead, 4 million wounded, 4. 8 million exposed to agent orange, and hundreds of thousands missing right in the homeland. The government and people of vietnam were actively engaged in an effective cooperation with the United States in accounting for missing soldiers. Today all americans who come to vietnam, including war veterans are welcomed. And they can feel the sincere friendship of the vietnamese people. That may not be easy to understand for some, but thats the truth, that all those who used to come to vietnam could see first hand. This morning i had a meeting with senator john mccain who is a chairman of the Senate Committee for armed services. And he recalls a story the visit of himself and his wife to hanoi. And his wife when in hanoi asked somebody to take her
And here on cspan, we return to the National Archives in washington, d. C. We have been here for most of the day for discussions about the vietnam war as the archives opens a new exhibit, about aring vietnam, 50th anniversary year of the u. S. Entry in the conflict. We heard earlier from the author of the book six years in the hanoi hilton, and we heard a discussion about women in the vietnam war earlier. Next, you discussion about the hardware and helicopters used in the war. This is helping to got the National Archives exhibit remembering vietnam, which will be open through the first week of january. The William G Mcgowan theater here at the National Archive. Least you can join us whether you are here in person, up in the theater, or watching us on youtube, and a special welcome to our cspan audience. Outside on constitution avenue, three historic helicopters are parked near our entrance. Today, we have a terrific opportunity to learn about the helicopters and the men who flew them f