The War at Home | Day 2 | The Vietnam War Summit | Life Today History
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Date: 21/07/2021

The War at Home | Day 2 | The Vietnam War Summit | Life Today History

Historians and a social and political activist examine how the war divided the nation and shaped American culture in "The War at Home" panel at The Vietnam War Summit at the LBJ Presidential Library on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. The conversation was moderated by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan. 

Panelists —

Tom Hayden
Politician and Anti-war Activist

David Maraniss
Author and Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post Journalist

Marilyn Young
Professor of History, New York University and Author

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About The Vietnam War Summit
When the LBJ Presidential Library was dedicated in May 1971, President Johnson proclaimed to the assembled crowd, "It's all here, the story of our time--with the bark off. There is no record of a mistake, or an unpleasantness or a criticism, that is not included in the files here." Accordingly, he wanted his presidential library to reflect not only the triumphs of his administration, but the failures, too--and he wanted us to learn from them to build a better future for our country.

In keeping with President Johnson's vision for his library, the summit will take a substantive, unvarnished look at the most controversial facet of his legacy: The Vietnam War. The goal is to shed definitive light on the war, its lessons, and legacy. It is also our intent to invite, include, and recognize the men and women who courageously served in Vietnam.

The passage of years offers greater perspective and an opportunity to elucidate the complexities of a war that altered not only our history, but our perception of ourselves as a nation. To look at it with the bark off may help us to move on stronger and more united. That would have been President Johnson's hope, just as it remains ours.

The summit is co-hosted by The University of Texas at Austin.

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