Vietnam War Legacies

Reckoning and Reconciliation: A Conference on the Vietnam War and its Legacies

This session will examine the long-lasting effects of the war on both Vietnam and the United States, and discuss steps toward reconciliation between the various sides involved.

Panelists include Ly Le Hayslip, Chuck Searcy, Susan Hammond, and Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai.

The session will be moderated by George Black. 

About the Conference: 

The Ellsberg Initiative for Peace and Democracy is thrilled to host its second annual Ellsberg Conference. This year, in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War’s end, the conference will consist of four events that explore crucial questions about the war’s causes, conduct, and consequences. The webinars include scholars from nine universities in the U.S. and Vietnam, NGO directors in both countries, journalists, and activists. The capstone event is a public reading and lecture at UMass by the renowned Vietnamese poet and novelist Dr. Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, a renowned Vietnamese poet and author. 

More information and register on the Ellsberg Initiative website.

This event is co-sponsored by the Department of History. Read our co-sponsorship statement here.