Showing 814 items matching "politics and war"
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National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Mailer, Norman, The Armies of the Night, 1968
... 1961 - 1975 - United States 1961 - 1975 Personal narratives American Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Demonstrations-United States An account of the anti-Vietnam demonstration held in Washington in October 1967 that is 'also about the nature of politics and power, about why the Americans should and should not be in Vietnam, it's about anxiety, middle age and marriage...about the art of writing...' it's about action, totalilarianism, voilence, fear, boredom and all the facets of contemporary American schizophrenia. ...An account of the anti-Vietnam demonstration held in Washington in October 1967 that is 'also about the nature of politics and power, about why the Americans should and should not be in Vietnam, it's about anxiety, middle age and marriage...about the art of writing...' it's about action, totalilarianism, voilence, fear, boredom and all the facets of contemporary American schizophrenia.An account of the anti-Vietnam demonstration held in Washington in October 1967 that is 'also about the nature of politics and power, about why the Americans should and should not be in Vietnam, it's about anxiety, middle age and marriage...about the art of writing...' it's about action, totalilarianism, voilence, fear, boredom and all the facets of contemporary American schizophrenia. 1961 - 1975 - united states, 1961 - 1975, personal narratives, american, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - demonstrations-united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Isserman, Maurice, Witness to War: Vietnam: Personal Narratives from the Conflict in Vietnam, 1995
... Vietnamese Conflict 1961-1975 -- United States This is the story of the Vietnam War, told in the words of the people who lived it - soldiers and civilians, officers and political leaders, reporters and diplomats. ...This is the story of the Vietnam War, told in the words of the people who lived it - soldiers and civilians, officers and political leaders, reporters and diplomats.This is the story of the Vietnam War, told in the words of the people who lived it - soldiers and civilians, officers and political leaders, reporters and diplomats.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -- united states -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Chomsky, Noam, Rethinking Camelot: JFK, The Vietnam War and US political Culture
... Kennedy's role in the U.S. invasion of Vietnam and a probing reflection on the elite political culture that allowed and encouraged the Cold War Rethinking Camelot: JFK, The Vietnam War and US political Culture. ...This book is a thorough analysis of John F. Kennedy's role in the U.S. invasion of Vietnam and a probing reflection on the elite political culture that allowed and encouraged the Cold WarThis book is a thorough analysis of John F. Kennedy's role in the U.S. invasion of Vietnam and a probing reflection on the elite political culture that allowed and encouraged the Cold Warkennedy, john f. (john fitzgerald), 1917-1963., vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, united states -- politics and government -- 1961-1963, president kennedy -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, VanDeMark, Brian, Into the Quagmire: Lyndon Johnson and the Escalation of the Vietnam War, 1995
... Vietnamese Conflict 1961-1975 - United States United States - Politics and government - 1961-1975 President Lyndon Johnson Van De Mark tells the somber story of Lyndon Johnson's valiant but tragic effort to prevent the surging undertow of a far-off war from overwhelming the programs that embodied his cherished vision for America. ...Van De Mark tells the somber story of Lyndon Johnson's valiant but tragic effort to prevent the surging undertow of a far-off war from overwhelming the programs that embodied his cherished vision for America.Van De Mark tells the somber story of Lyndon Johnson's valiant but tragic effort to prevent the surging undertow of a far-off war from overwhelming the programs that embodied his cherished vision for America.vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - united states, united states - politics and government - 1961-1975, president lyndon johnson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Perlstein, Rick, Nixonland: The Rise Of A President And The Fracturing Of America, 2008
... Between 1965 and 1972, America experienced no less that a second civil war. Out of its ashes, the political world we know now was born. ...Between 1965 and 1972, America experienced no less that a second civil war. Out of its ashes, the political world we know now was born.Between 1965 and 1972, America experienced no less that a second civil war. Out of its ashes, the political world we know now was born. 1913-1994, presidents -- united states -- biography, vietnam war (1961-1975), vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- aerial operations, president nixon, president kennedy, reverend martin luther king jr. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Lawrence, Mark Atwood, Assuming the Burden: Europe and the American Commitment to War in Vietnam, 2005
... Indochina - History - 1945 United States - Foreign relations - Vietnam Cold War Rigorously researched and carefully argued...Utilizing British, French, and American diplomatic, military and political records between the final years of the Second World War and 1950 Assuming the Burden: Europe and the American Commitment to War in Vietnam. ...Rigorously researched and carefully argued...Utilizing British, French, and American diplomatic, military and political records between the final years of the Second World War and 1950Rigorously researched and carefully argued...Utilizing British, French, and American diplomatic, military and political records between the final years of the Second World War and 1950indochina - history - 1945, united states - foreign relations - vietnam, cold war -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Page, Tim, The Mindful Moment, 2001
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Pictorial works Vietnam War (1961-1975) Indochina -- History -- 1945- -- Pictorial works. ...Travelers are among the most privileged people. Transcending frontiers religious, physical and political constitutes the ultimate learning curve. at best, we gain enlightenment; most get by without ever having more that a few mindful moments.Travelers are among the most privileged people. Transcending frontiers religious, physical and political constitutes the ultimate learning curve. at best, we gain enlightenment; most get by without ever having more that a few mindful moments.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- pictorial works, vietnam war (1961-1975), indochina -- history -- 1945- -- pictorial works. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Jacobs, Seth, Cold War Mandarin: Ngo Dinh Diem and the Origins of America's War in Vietnam, 1950-1963, 2006
... Vietnam (Republic) - Politics and government Ngo Dinh Diem 1901-1963 United States -- Foreign relations -- Vietnam (Republic) The Vietnam War and the tumultuous internal upheavals in America that coincided with it marked a watershed era in U.S H=history. ...The Vietnam War and the tumultuous internal upheavals in America that coincided with it marked a watershed era in U.S H=history.The Vietnam War and the tumultuous internal upheavals in America that coincided with it marked a watershed era in U.S H=history.vietnam (republic) - politics and government, ngo, dinh diem, 1901-1963, united states -- foreign relations -- vietnam (republic) -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Schulzinger, Robert D, A Time for War: the United States and Vietnam, 1941-1975, 1997
... Schulzinger has extended his breadth to cover all aspects of the Vietnam war. The military/strategic angle, the experience of soldiers on the ground, the home front and the domestic political fallout. ...Simply put, this book is a masterpiece which explicates as no other work has done the crucial historical event of our generation. Schulzinger has extended his breadth to cover all aspects of the Vietnam war. The military/strategic angle, the experience of soldiers on the ground, the home front and the domestic political fallout. Neither does he slight the North and South Vietnamese sides. He has provided in one volume the complete picture of the war.Simply put, this book is a masterpiece which explicates as no other work has done the crucial historical event of our generation. Schulzinger has extended his breadth to cover all aspects of the Vietnam war. The military/strategic angle, the experience of soldiers on the ground, the home front and the domestic political fallout. Neither does he slight the North and South Vietnamese sides. He has provided in one volume the complete picture of the war.united states - foreign relations - vietnam, indochinese war, 1946-1954, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Hall, Mitchell K, The Vietnam War (2nd ed.), 2007
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- United States United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989 Mitchell Hall explores all the key elements of the conflict. ...Mitchell Hall explores all the key elements of the conflict.Mitchell Hall explores all the key elements of the conflict.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- united states, united states -- politics and government -- 1945-1989 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Vietnam: The Complete Story of the Australian War (Copy 2), 2012
... Military participation -- Australian Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Participation Australian Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Political aspects -- Australia ...am well written and researched history offered.. ......am well written and researched history offered.. As an object lesson in how to win and lose wars, especially from a point of view of a small ally in a big war. This book is a superb vehicle for learning the lessons, This history of Australia's involvement in Vietnam should have been studdied ten years ago, when we had a real chance to win in Afghanistan....am well written and researched history offered.. As an object lesson in how to win and lose wars, especially from a point of view of a small ally in a big war. This book is a superb vehicle for learning the lessons, This history of Australia's involvement in Vietnam should have been studdied ten years ago, when we had a real chance to win in Afghanistan.military participation -- australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- participation, australian, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- political aspects -- australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Chanoff, David and Toai, Doan Van, Vietnam: A Portrait of its People at War (Copy 1), 2009
... Vietnam -- Politics and government -- 1945-1975. "Vietnam" A Portrait of its people at War stands out as one of the most penetrating and valuable studies of the conflict. ..."Vietnam" A Portrait of its people at War stands out as one of the most penetrating and valuable studies of the conflict."Vietnam" A Portrait of its people at War stands out as one of the most penetrating and valuable studies of the conflict.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, viet cong., vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975. -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Souter, Gerry and Souter, Janet, The Vietnam War Experience (Copy 5)
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 Vietnam - Politics and government - 1945-1975 Dien Bien Phu ARVN The Gulf of Tonkin Battle of Long Tan NVA Soldier Tet Offensive Khe Sanh Hue Tunnel Rats The Easter Offensive Fall of Saigon A collection of over 30 rare and newly researched removable documents of historic importance. ...A collection of over 30 rare and newly researched removable documents of historic importance.A collection of over 30 rare and newly researched removable documents of historic importance.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - politics and government - 1945-1975, dien bien phu, arvn, the gulf of tonkin, battle of long tan, nva soldier, tet offensive, khe sanh, hue, tunnel rats, the easter offensive, fall of saigon -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Welsh, Douglas, The History Of The Vietnam War (Copy 3)
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 Tet Offensive The Vietnam War was the watershed of American military and political power in the 20th century. ...The Vietnam War was the watershed of American military and political power in the 20th century.The Vietnam War was the watershed of American military and political power in the 20th century.vietnam war, 1961-1975, tet offensive -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Australia's Vietnam: Australia in the second Indo-China War. (Copy 2), 1983
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Australia For ten years Australia was entangled, on the losing side, in a Southeast Asian guerilla war. ...For ten years Australia was entangled, on the losing side, in a Southeast Asian guerilla war. Australia's Vietnam explores the politics of Australian decision-making before and after the commitment of combat troops to South Vietnam during 1965-72.For ten years Australia was entangled, on the losing side, in a Southeast Asian guerilla war. Australia's Vietnam explores the politics of Australian decision-making before and after the commitment of combat troops to South Vietnam during 1965-72. vietnam war, 1961-1975 - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, McMillan-Kay, Robert, Vietnam: A technical Tour with the 1st Topographic Survey Troop (Copy 2)
... Military topography - Vietnam 1st Topographical Survey Troop Nui Dat The political and personal controversy over our involvement in the Vietnam war still rages. ...The political and personal controversy over our involvement in the Vietnam war still rages. Only those who were there can tell the story.The political and personal controversy over our involvement in the Vietnam war still rages. Only those who were there can tell the story. military topography - vietnam, 1st topographical survey troop, nui dat -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Summers, Harry G. Jr, Historical Aatlas of the Vietnam War
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Campaigns Vietnam -- Politics and government -- 1945-1975 With more that one hundred four color maps supplemented by photographs and reconsruction. ...With more that one hundred four color maps supplemented by photographs and reconsruction.With more that one hundred four color maps supplemented by photographs and reconsruction.vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- campaigns, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Infantry Magazine staff, eds, A Distant Challenge: The US Infantryman in Vietnam (Copy 1)
... Army. Infantry Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Campaigns US Infantryman Historically, there are few exceptions to the rule that wars on foreign lands are fought for the purpose of acquiring those lands as part of a political or economic empire. ...Historically, there are few exceptions to the rule that wars on foreign lands are fought for the purpose of acquiring those lands as part of a political or economic empire. Vietnam was one such exception.Historically, there are few exceptions to the rule that wars on foreign lands are fought for the purpose of acquiring those lands as part of a political or economic empire. Vietnam was one such exception.united states. army. infantry, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - campaigns, us infantryman -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Spector, Ronald H, After Tet: The Bloodiest Year In Vietnam
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 - United States Tet Offensive Khe Sanh May Offensive Dai Do August Offensive After Tet is an absorbing and thought-provoking account of the military, political, and social forces that created the most bloody year of the Vietnam War. ...After Tet is an absorbing and thought-provoking account of the military, political, and social forces that created the most bloody year of the Vietnam War.After Tet is an absorbing and thought-provoking account of the military, political, and social forces that created the most bloody year of the Vietnam War.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states, tet offensive, khe sanh, may offensive, dai do, august offensive -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Pemberton, Gregory, Vietnam Remembered. (Copy 1)
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives Australian Vietnamese Conflict 1961-1975 - Protest movements - Australia Australia - Politics and government - 1965 Vietnam Remembered: This book makes the first real assessment of what the Vietnam War meant, on the battlefields and in Australia. ...Vietnam Remembered: This book makes the first real assessment of what the Vietnam War meant, on the battlefields and in Australia.Vietnam Remembered: This book makes the first real assessment of what the Vietnam War meant, on the battlefields and in Australia.vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - protest movements - australia, australia - politics and government - 1965 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Pemberton, Gregory ed, Vietnam Remembered. (Copy 2)
... Australia - Politics and government - 1965 Vietnamese Conflict 1961-1975 - Protest movements - Australia Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives Australian Vietnam Remembered: This book makes the first real assessment of what the Vietnam War meant, on the battlefields and in Australia. ...Vietnam Remembered: This book makes the first real assessment of what the Vietnam War meant, on the battlefields and in Australia.Vietnam Remembered: This book makes the first real assessment of what the Vietnam War meant, on the battlefields and in Australia.australia - politics and government - 1965, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - protest movements - australia, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)
Book, Vietnam Remembered. (Copy 3)
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Personal narratives Australian Vietnamese Conflict 1961-1975 - Protest movements - Australia Australia - Politics and government - 1965 Vietnam Remembered. ...vietnam war, 1961-1975 - personal narratives, australian, vietnamese conflict, 1961-1975 - protest movements - australia, australia - politics and government - 1965 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Truong Nhu Tang, A Vietcong Memoir (Copy 1), 1985
... 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives North Vietnamese Vietnam War 1961-1975 -- Personal narratives Viet Cong Vietnam -- Politics and government -- 1945-1975 An inside account of the Vietnam War and its aftermath. ...An inside account of the Vietnam War and its aftermath.An inside account of the Vietnam War and its aftermath. 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, north vietnamese, vietnam war, 1961-1975 -- personal narratives, viet cong, vietnam -- politics and government -- 1945-1975 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Fry, Joseph A, Debating Vietnam: Fulbright, Stennis And Their Senate Hearings, 2006
... Vietnam War (1961-1975) - United States United States - Politics and government - 1963-1969 A fascinating comparison of two very different congressional heavyweights. ...A fascinating comparison of two very different congressional heavyweights. Anyone attempting to come to grips with the complex relationship between American politics and the Vietnam War must read this book.A fascinating comparison of two very different congressional heavyweights. Anyone attempting to come to grips with the complex relationship between American politics and the Vietnam War must read this book.vietnam war (1961-1975) - united states, united states - politics and government - 1963-1969 -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Nguyen, Cao Ky, Twenty Years and Twenty Days
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 - United States Vietnam - Politics and government - 1945 - 1975 CIA 1961-1975 - CIA President Nixon President Johnson A Question of Honor: I'm sorry, the answer is "No" Twenty Years and Twenty Days Book Book Nguyen, Cao Ky ...A Question of Honor: I'm sorry, the answer is "No"A Question of Honor: I'm sorry, the answer is "No"vietnam war, 1961-1975 - united states, vietnam - politics and government - 1945 - 1975, cia, 1961-1975 - cia, president nixon, president johnson -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Creyke, Robin & Sutherland, Peter, Veterans' Entitlements Law
... Veterans - Legal status laws etc - Australia Military pensions - Australia For over eighty-five years, and from both sides of politics, the Commonwealth Government has provided support for servicemen and women. ...For over eighty-five years, and from both sides of politics, the Commonwealth Government has provided support for servicemen and women. Whether it be soldier settlers' block, further education, specially fitted cars for limbless, habitation programs or financial support, Australians have been prepared in practical ways to help and compensate the men and women who have served their country in the armed forces especially in times of war.For over eighty-five years, and from both sides of politics, the Commonwealth Government has provided support for servicemen and women. Whether it be soldier settlers' block, further education, specially fitted cars for limbless, habitation programs or financial support, Australians have been prepared in practical ways to help and compensate the men and women who have served their country in the armed forces especially in times of war.veterans - legal status, laws etc - australia, military pensions - australia -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Burchett, Wilfred, Vietnam North
... Vietnam War 1961-1975 Vietnam - Politics and government Gives a new view of why the war of national liberation has been working and American special warfare has not. ...Gives a new view of why the war of national liberation has been working and American special warfare has not.Gives a new view of why the war of national liberation has been working and American special warfare has not.vietnam war, 1961-1975, vietnam - politics and government -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Ray, Sibnarayan, Vietnam Seen from East and West: An International Symposium
... Vietnam War 1961 - 1975 Southeast Asia - Politics and government Like the war in Spain thirty years ago, the significance of the war in Vietnam reaches far beyond the geographical boundries of that tragic and beautiful land. ...Like the war in Spain thirty years ago, the significance of the war in Vietnam reaches far beyond the geographical boundries of that tragic and beautiful land.Like the war in Spain thirty years ago, the significance of the war in Vietnam reaches far beyond the geographical boundries of that tragic and beautiful land.vietnam war, 1961 - 1975, southeast asia - politics and government -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Fall, Bernard, Vietnam Witness 1953-66
... Vietnam - Politics and govrnment Vietnam - History In 1958, Saigon and Washington were hailing South Viet-Nam's "success story" - and Bernard Fall was predicting all-out guerrilla war. ...In 1958, Saigon and Washington were hailing South Viet-Nam's "success story" - and Bernard Fall was predicting all-out guerrilla war. Five years later, American soldiers had joined South Vietnamese troops in a desperate struggle against the elusive Viet-Cong.In 1958, Saigon and Washington were hailing South Viet-Nam's "success story" - and Bernard Fall was predicting all-out guerrilla war. Five years later, American soldiers had joined South Vietnamese troops in a desperate struggle against the elusive Viet-Cong.vietnam - politics and govrnment, vietnam - history -
National Vietnam Veterans Museum (NVVM)Book, Infantry Magazine staff, eds, A Distant Challenge: The US Infantryman in Vietnam 1967-1972. (Copy 3)
... Army. Infantry Vietnam War 1961-1975 - Campaigns US Infantryman Historically, there are few exceptions to the rule that wars on foreign lands are fought for the purpose of acquiring those lands as part of a political or economic empire. ...Historically, there are few exceptions to the rule that wars on foreign lands are fought for the purpose of acquiring those lands as part of a political or economic empire. Vietnam was one such exception.Historically, there are few exceptions to the rule that wars on foreign lands are fought for the purpose of acquiring those lands as part of a political or economic empire. Vietnam was one such exception.united states. army. infantry, vietnam war, 1961-1975 - campaigns, us infantryman
