Vietnam in Washington

Preview: Vietnam in Washington

Created as a companion piece to the documentary series The Vietnam War, the round table discussions examine the Vietnam War's political and cultural impact on Greater Washington. Featuring a moderated panel of scholars, veterans, and civilians, Vietnam in Washington will offer unique perspectives on how the war shaped the life and cultural landscape of the region.

Preview: Vietnam in Washington

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    Vietnam in Washington Part 2

    27m 37s

    Host Paul Berry is joined by local residents for a discussion of how Vietnamese immigrants helped shaped the Washington area community. Guests include Thuy Dinh, lawyer and writer who grew up in Vietnam; Kim O’Connell, journalist and daughter of a U.S. soldier and his Vietnamese wife; Quang Le, owner of Huong Binh Deli who fled Vietnam in 1977; and Nicholas Lepham, organizer of VietFest.

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    Vietnam In Washington Part 1

    26m 25s

    Host Paul Berry is joined by local residents for a discussion of the Vietnam War’s impact on the greater Washington community. Guests include Charles Ray, former Ambassador and retired Army officer; Bill Goodfellow, anti-war protester; Germaine Swanson, a restaurant owner originally from South Vietnam; and Robin Smith, a journalist and filmmaker.

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