The Vietnam War & Modern Memory

The war in Vietnam was the subject of several memorable books and movies showing various perspectives about the war. Some stories were told while the war was going on, and others were done years after the last troops left Saigon. How well did they reflect that time? We will be discussing works about the conduct of the war, the soldiers who fought in it and how the war affected the nation. The books we may discuss include "A Bright Shining Lie," "Dispatches," "The Things They Carried" and "A Rift in the Earth." Movies may include "Go Tell the Spartans," "Apocalypse Now," "Full Metal Jacket," "The Deer Hunter" and "Coming Home." Join us to learn more about this important time in history.

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Instructor Bio: Karl Menninger recently retired from a legal career in federal and state government, mostly dealing with issues concerning persons with disabilities. He teaches courses on disabilities and the law and the insanity defense at the University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law.

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