Vietnam War Discussion Series

The Latah County Historical Society (LCHS) invites the public to a discussion series about the Vietnam War that will take place in the weeks following the airing of PBS’s newest documentary directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. Although a significant event in American history, many today know little about the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War, which premiered on September 17^th and is comprised of 10 episodes, “tells the epic story of one of the most consequential, divisive, and controversial events in American history as it has never before been told on film.”
 
In collaboration with a group of local veterans that served during the Vietnam War, LCHS will host a three-part discussion series. Each session will open with a conversation about three to four episodes from the documentary, which attendees are encouraged to watch in advance. A panel of veterans will then be invited to share their experiences as they relate to that period of the war, and will take questions from the audience. Attendees should keep in mind that the participating veterans were not involved in policy making, and therefore the discussions will be focused on their first-hand experiences.
 
Discussions will take place on Wednesday, September 27^th with a focus on Episodes 1-3; Wednesday, October 11^th with a focus on Episodes 4-7; and Wednesday, October 25^th with a focus on Episodes 8-10. Each discussion will take place at the American Legion Cabin (317 S. Howard Street, Moscow) from 7 to 8:30pm. This series of events is free and open to the public.