Exploration of the vietnam war, featuring interviews with american and vietnamese veterans and civilians with firsthand experience of the wars events as well as historic analysis. Its a fascinating collection of newly discovered and iconic original documents, photographs, film footage, and artifacts that illuminate 12 critical episodes in the war that divided the peoples of both the United States and vietnam. The visual imagery of remembering vietnam relies on the talents of the many photographers who risk their own safety to capture the stories of the war in pictures. Tonight well hear from some of those combat photographers and learn their own stories. Its my pleasure to welcome lee reynolds to the stage. He is the Strategic Communications officer for the u. S. Army center of military history here in washington. Previously, he was senior manager of the Universal Studios hollywood backlock tour from 2014 to 2016 and now works as an independent contractor as an actor, screenwriter, and
Mcgowan theater after today tonights program, National Archive staff and volunteers will present each of you with the vietnam veteran lapel pin. On the back of the pin is embossed a grateful nation thanks and honors you. The United States of american vietnam war commemoration is a National Initiative and the lapel pin is the nations lasting memento of thanks. Last veterans day, we opened our Current Special exhibition remembering vietnam in the lawrence f. Obrien gallery upstairs. If you havent already, i hope you take some time to go through it before it closes on january 6th. The exhibit is a mediarich exploration of the vietnam war featuriining interviews with veterans. Its a fascinating collection of newly discovered and iconic original documents, photographs, film footage and artifacts that illuminate 12 critical episodes in the war that divided the peoples of both the United States and vietnam. The visual imagery of remembering vietnam relies on the talents of the many photograph
Taking pictures and film of the pentagon and u. S. Congress. The work of these units frequently found its way into the u. S. Media at the time and have been used in many books and museum exhibits since then. Next, from the National Archives in washington, d. C. , five vietnam war veterans who served in the special Photographic Office share images and film while discussing their combat experiences in documenting the war. This is about 90 minutes. Now, ill ask all of the Vietnam Veterans or any United States veterans who served on active duty in the u. S. Armed forces at any time from november 1, 1955 to may 15, 1975, to stand and be recognized. [applause] as you leave, we will present each of you with a pin. The United States of america vietnam war is an initiative and the last event of thanks. Last veterans day we opened our Current Special exhibition remembering vietnam. If you havent already, i hope you will take some time to go through it before it closes on january 6. Its an explor
For mondays caucus. Good morning. Its 6 00 on this saturday, january 30th, im amy. Josh judge is in the weather sent center with the weekend forecast. Hi josh. Hi there. Its saturday and we are in for a good weekend. Its 50 degrees and at this time of year temperatures in the 20s and 30s, that is way above average for this time of the morning and we will be above average this upcoming week. Clouds are thinning and we will start out with sunshine around a good portion of the state and slowly we will see the clouds fade in as the sun fades out, temperatures above average, 35 build in and it gets milder from here. We will tell you how much warmer it gets in the coming days and how long that warm up lasts. Crews are on the scene of a first alarm house fire. Crews called to manchester around 4 50 this morning. The fire is in the rare porch of the building. No report of any injuries. Well, its tax season and irs scams are common but the u. S. Attorney Generals Office says they are seeing a r
Coalition. Thousands of supporters of the ukrainian president stage a counterrally in kiev. Nelson mandela is finally, home. The cortage arrives just a short time ago at mandelas an cest tral village. A state funeral and private burial will be held on sunday. It has been another emotional day across the country. These people came out to see the cortage making its way to the village of kanu. Our correspondent live for us there in the village. The cortage, the procession arrived within the past hour. Give us an idea of whats happening now, even as the cameras are being taken away reporter its been a long, emotional day for Nelson Mandelas family, as you can imagine as they brought the boyt from the capital and then hear to the an ce ancestral village. People lined along the street. Very emotional for many people as well. This report reporter a Memorial Service from for a man who lived and loved. The Congress Wants his political home for his entire career he played roles at crucial moment