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In October 2016, UNO hosted a special event exploring the impact of the Vietnam War, in partnership with former Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel. The symposium featured experts, including many who courageously served the U.S. in Vietnam, discussing the lessons and legacies of the war from a variety of perspectives.

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Our Vietnam Veterans' Voices: A Town Hall Meeting

Presented by veterans, a panel shared experiences, past and present, with an opportunity for questions and discussion.

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We Gotta Get Out of This Place - The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War

Scholars present the importance of popular music during the war, how and why U.S. troops turned to music as a way of connecting to each other and the world back home, and of coping with the complexities of the war.

Due to the inclusion of music that is copyrighted, the video of this session is unavailable on YouTube; however, the video can be viewed or downloaded.

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Vietnam/U.S. Relations in the 21st Century

The rebuilding of relations between Vietnam and the U.S. over the past half century.

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The U.S. Military After Vietnam

Military experts discuss how the war affected and changed military training and doctrine.

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The Fall of Saigon and Its Aftermath

The end of the war and the refugee experience, including how Vietnamese refugees came to settle in Nebraska.

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Making Sense of the War: Protest and Patriotism

Panelists discuss how the Vietnam War acted as one of the catalysts of social and political turmoil taking place on the American home front during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

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Making Sense of the War: The Role of Media

Panelists discuss how the Vietnam War acted as one of the catalysts of social and political turmoil taking place on the American home front during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Journalists explore the crucial role that the media played in shaping perceptions of the war and how the Vietnam war changed journalism.

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Healing the Veteran: The Veteran Writer

Poetry and stories written by veterans.

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Healing the Veteran: Military Medicine and Civilian Medicine

Poetry and stories written by veterans.

Stories of veteran doctors who turned their experiences in Vietnam into helping civilians and veterans back home.

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Lessons and Legacies: The Last 50 Years

Military and media leaders discuss the effect on America’s military and foreign policy, and how decisions made 50 years ago affect military and political policy today.

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