New York Public Library Talk, November 5, 2013
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Veterans Day Weekend in DC
I spent Veterans Day Weekend in Washington D.C. with Anthony Wallace, who is a “Yellow Hat” volunteer at the Vietnam Memorial, sometimes called The Wall.
I enjoy taking photos of the city’s monuments and tourist attractions.
Here is a link to most of the images I took this weekend, including a few taken at Arlington National Cemetery.
Book Talk October 15 at the Lilac Light House Tender
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NYPL New York Veteran History Series: Vietnam
I will moderate this panel at the New York Public Library on November 5:
New York Veteran History Series: Vietnam
Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 6 – 8 p.m.
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, South Court Auditorium
(Map and directions)
Fully accessible to wheelchairs
The Vietnam War radically changed how Americans view the military, returning veterans, and our political leadership.
New York 1
NY1 has posted my interview with Sam Roberts, recorded on June 13.
My segment of the program begins at about 16:43.
June 22 Brooklyn Historical Society
On Saturday, June 22 I returned to the Brooklyn Historical Society to give a talk about my new book. Number of individuals profiled in the book attended and read passages from their chapters, including Herbert Sweat, Joseph Giannini, Vicki Miano, Bernard Edelman, Neil Kenny, Ed Blanco, and Anthony Wallace. I am told approximately 110 people were in attendance. We over
What’s not there
I spent yesterday afternoon with Herbert Sweat at Black Veterans for Social Justice. While overall he is pleased with the way the book depicts him, he related to me his family’s reaction. They were surprised that so much had been left out. Mr. Sweat is of Native American stock, and the profile I wrote does not contain this information. There is also much else missing, including any discussion of his post
Brian Lehrer Show
Here is the podcast of my appearance on the Brian Lehrer Show, Monday June 17, 2013.
I did not know that Mr. Lehrer would be playing audio from one of my interviews, or that we would do this as a call-in segment.
It was very fun to participate on this program! (Boy, was I nervous!)
Book Launch of Bringing It All Back Home
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