Articles related to "Vietnam War"
Origin, Causes of the Vietnam War
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
economic cause of the vietnam war • political cause of the vietnam war • social cause of the vietnam war • french colonialism • communist threat
Indochina conflict began with United States economic rebuilding of Japan. Political, social ideals of Communism; French Colonialism threaten post WW2 Southeast Asia.
economic cause of the vietnam war • political cause of the vietnam war • social cause of the vietnam war • french colonialism • communist threat
How Hollywood Has Stolen Vietnam of Its Heroes and History
A short discussion of how Hollywood portrays and continues to portray soldiers of the post - Vietnam period.
vietnam war • hollywood • soldiers • post-traumatic stress syndrome
A short discussion of how Hollywood portrays and continues to portray soldiers of the post - Vietnam period.
vietnam war • hollywood • soldiers • post-traumatic stress syndrome
My Lai - Perspectives on the Motion Picture Industry
A short discussion of the My Lai massacre and the Hollywood perspective.
my lai • vietnam • vietnam war • hugh thompson • calley
A short discussion of the My Lai massacre and the Hollywood perspective.
my lai • vietnam • vietnam war • hugh thompson • calley
The Cambodian Civil War, 1970-5
The Cambodian Civil War of 1970-5 saw the defeat of the nationalist government and the rise to power of the Khmer Rouges under Pol Pot. The horrific regime heralded by this is one of the darkest moments of history. Understand how and why it happened.
cambodia • sihanouk • lon nol • vietnam war
The Cambodian Civil War of 1970-5 saw the defeat of the nationalist government and the rise to power of the Khmer Rouges under Pol Pot. The horrific regime heralded by this is one of the darkest moments of history. Understand how and why it happened.
cambodia • sihanouk • lon nol • vietnam war
The Nixon Presidency
This article will examine the often forgotten policies of the disgraced Richard Nixon, as well as reflecting on the Watergate Scandal which brought about his demise.
richard nixon • watergate scandal • salt • vietnam war • detente
This article will examine the often forgotten policies of the disgraced Richard Nixon, as well as reflecting on the Watergate Scandal which brought about his demise.
richard nixon • watergate scandal • salt • vietnam war • detente
A Few Good News Organs I: the Toldeo Blade
Only an independently owned news organ in America would have the guts and the investigative journalism spirit to uncover another My Lai in Vietnam.
media • media issues • my lai • vietnam war • independent newspapers
Only an independently owned news organ in America would have the guts and the investigative journalism spirit to uncover another My Lai in Vietnam.
media • media issues • my lai • vietnam war • independent newspapers
Canadian's in Vietnam
Many people, even Canadian's are unaware of the contributions their fellow men made to the war effort in Vietnam. Even in this unpopular war they conducted themselves with distinction.
vietnam • war • mia • kia • pow
Many people, even Canadian's are unaware of the contributions their fellow men made to the war effort in Vietnam. Even in this unpopular war they conducted themselves with distinction.
vietnam • war • mia • kia • pow
Filipino Indio Resistance
Indigenous people of the Philippines fought against colonisation by at least three different invaders for the best part of the last millennium.
philippines war • philippines fighting • filipino fighting • filipino indigenous • philippines indigenous
Indigenous people of the Philippines fought against colonisation by at least three different invaders for the best part of the last millennium.
philippines war • philippines fighting • filipino fighting • filipino indigenous • philippines indigenous
Mai Lai and its Legacy
The impact of the Mai Lai massacre on the Vietnam War, the American military and the American public. The heroes of Mai Lai, like the villains, were American soldiers.
vietnam war • mai lai • mai lai massacre • heroes of mai lai • vietnam veterans
The impact of the Mai Lai massacre on the Vietnam War, the American military and the American public. The heroes of Mai Lai, like the villains, were American soldiers.
vietnam war • mai lai • mai lai massacre • heroes of mai lai • vietnam veterans
Media on Schiavo case: expediency, not "liberal bias"
It isn't "liberal bias" the causes most US media organs to support Schiavo's right to end the life of his wife--it's expediency.
media • media issues • terry schindler-schiavo • michael schiavo • new york times
It isn't "liberal bias" the causes most US media organs to support Schiavo's right to end the life of his wife--it's expediency.
media • media issues • terry schindler-schiavo • michael schiavo • new york times
Museums and Politics
Museums, sometimes by the mere fact of their existence, can prove to be politically charged and controversial. Should museums avoid, or embrace, this type of controversy?
museum • museums • politics • political • controversy
Museums, sometimes by the mere fact of their existence, can prove to be politically charged and controversial. Should museums avoid, or embrace, this type of controversy?
museum • museums • politics • political • controversy
Oliver Stone's Platoon Starring Charlie Sheen
Written and directed by Oliver Stone, this 1986 film features Charlie Sheen as a young soldier caught in the middle of two wars.
platoon • vietnam war • oliver stone • chalie sheen • world war i
Written and directed by Oliver Stone, this 1986 film features Charlie Sheen as a young soldier caught in the middle of two wars.
platoon • vietnam war • oliver stone • chalie sheen • world war i
The Johnson Presidency
This article examines Johnson's involvement in the Vietnam War, as well as looking at his other foreign policy achievements and his Great Society Program.
lyndon b. johnson • vietnam war • soviet union • great society • war on poverty
This article examines Johnson's involvement in the Vietnam War, as well as looking at his other foreign policy achievements and his Great Society Program.
lyndon b. johnson • vietnam war • soviet union • great society • war on poverty
Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City
The coming of doi-moi has re-ignited the entrepreneurial skills of the inhabitants of Vietnam's Saigon and the Vietnam War and American Occupation seem to be forgotten
ho chi minh city (formerly saigon) • vietnam war and the american occupation • south vietnam • saigon prostitution • notre dame cathedral hcmc
The coming of doi-moi has re-ignited the entrepreneurial skills of the inhabitants of Vietnam's Saigon and the Vietnam War and American Occupation seem to be forgotten
ho chi minh city (formerly saigon) • vietnam war and the american occupation • south vietnam • saigon prostitution • notre dame cathedral hcmc
When Commemorative Statues & Public Art Offends
Nelson and New Denver, BC, attracted massive backlashes when they tried to erect statues commemorating historic social events and injustices some preferred to forget.
commemorative statues and public art • doukhobor residential schools in new denver • japanese-canadian internment camps in ww2 • vietnam draft-dodgers in canada • columbia-kootenay basin water treaties of the 1930
Nelson and New Denver, BC, attracted massive backlashes when they tried to erect statues commemorating historic social events and injustices some preferred to forget.
commemorative statues and public art • doukhobor residential schools in new denver • japanese-canadian internment camps in ww2 • vietnam draft-dodgers in canada • columbia-kootenay basin water treaties of the 1930
Across the Universe: Review
A dockworker comes to America to seek out his estranged father and instead finds love, turmoil, and war.
across the universe • musical film review • beatles song comprise film • newcomer jim sturgess • strawberry fields
A dockworker comes to America to seek out his estranged father and instead finds love, turmoil, and war.
across the universe • musical film review • beatles song comprise film • newcomer jim sturgess • strawberry fields
Beacon Hill Boys
The struggles of the Asian American adolescents in this book are both universal and specific.
young adult literature • fiction • ya fiction • adolescent • teenagers
The struggles of the Asian American adolescents in this book are both universal and specific.
young adult literature • fiction • ya fiction • adolescent • teenagers
Country Joe and the Fish Biography
Country Joe and the Fish - one of the leading psychedelic bands of San Francisco's Summer of Love. With appearances at Monterey and Woodstock, they helped define an era.
country joe and the fish • country joe mcdonald • fish cheer • summer of love • psychedelic
Country Joe and the Fish - one of the leading psychedelic bands of San Francisco's Summer of Love. With appearances at Monterey and Woodstock, they helped define an era.
country joe and the fish • country joe mcdonald • fish cheer • summer of love • psychedelic
Exposing Wannabe Heroes
Without an official database of all official military medal citations, criminals are tainting the honor of America's real heroes.
medal of honor • hero • heroes • american hero • congressional medal of honor
Without an official database of all official military medal citations, criminals are tainting the honor of America's real heroes.
medal of honor • hero • heroes • american hero • congressional medal of honor
Our Dwindling American Heroes
Medal of Honor recipients are among America's greatest heroes, but their rapidly dwindling numbers bring an increased sense of urgency to remember their heroism.
medal of honor • veterans • memorial day • world war ii • iraq war
Medal of Honor recipients are among America's greatest heroes, but their rapidly dwindling numbers bring an increased sense of urgency to remember their heroism.
medal of honor • veterans • memorial day • world war ii • iraq war
Rambo: All American Iconic Hero
Four Rambo films show how a great American icon is born. Here, a closer look at Rambo: First Blood and Rambo: First Blood Part II.
rambo • john rambo • sylvester stallone • rambo first blood • rambo first blood part ii
Four Rambo films show how a great American icon is born. Here, a closer look at Rambo: First Blood and Rambo: First Blood Part II.
rambo • john rambo • sylvester stallone • rambo first blood • rambo first blood part ii
Thailand Beach Resorts
Pattaya and Hua Hin are the two top resorts in Thailand, but their attractions differ. Hua Hin appeals to a more sophisticated clientele, Pattaya draws the fun-seeker.
hua hin • ex-prime minister taksim shinawatra • king and queen of thailand • bangkok society • chiva som spa
Pattaya and Hua Hin are the two top resorts in Thailand, but their attractions differ. Hua Hin appeals to a more sophisticated clientele, Pattaya draws the fun-seeker.
hua hin • ex-prime minister taksim shinawatra • king and queen of thailand • bangkok society • chiva som spa
The 1967 Summer of Love
The 'Summer of Love' refers to a few months in 1967, focused on San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district, when new styles of music, art, and literature changed the world.
what was the summer of love1967 • what is psychedelic music • who were the hippiesand where were they • who were the flower children and where were they • what is free love and where was it practised
The 'Summer of Love' refers to a few months in 1967, focused on San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district, when new styles of music, art, and literature changed the world.
what was the summer of love1967 • what is psychedelic music • who were the hippiesand where were they • who were the flower children and where were they • what is free love and where was it practised
The Fall of ANZAC Day
During the 60's, 70's and early 80's, ANZAC Day in Australia was regarded as a day of jingoism that had no place in the modern Australia
anzac • gallipoli • kokoda • tobrook • anzac day
During the 60's, 70's and early 80's, ANZAC Day in Australia was regarded as a day of jingoism that had no place in the modern Australia
anzac • gallipoli • kokoda • tobrook • anzac day
THE WORLD HAS CHANGED!
When the terrorists attacked the USA on September 11, 2001, the world changed. For the first time in history, 6,000 people lost their lives at the hand of a foreign organization on American soil.
mary alward • bin laden • terrorists • declaring war on terrorism • terrorism
When the terrorists attacked the USA on September 11, 2001, the world changed. For the first time in history, 6,000 people lost their lives at the hand of a foreign organization on American soil.
mary alward • bin laden • terrorists • declaring war on terrorism • terrorism
How Daytime Soap All My Children got its Start
Because of the creator's original vision and socially significant storylines, All My Children has grown into one of the most successful daytime soap operas.
all my children • all my children early days • how all my children started • agnes nixon all my children • susan lucci erica kane
Because of the creator's original vision and socially significant storylines, All My Children has grown into one of the most successful daytime soap operas.
all my children • all my children early days • how all my children started • agnes nixon all my children • susan lucci erica kane
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
In 1954, Indochina, including Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam needed a strong defense against Chinese Communism and to create economic unity. Was SEATO the answer?
seato • southeast asia treaty organization • vietnam • chinese communism • indochina
In 1954, Indochina, including Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam needed a strong defense against Chinese Communism and to create economic unity. Was SEATO the answer?
seato • southeast asia treaty organization • vietnam • chinese communism • indochina
Watermelon Slim & the Workers
Watermelon Slim released his first album in 1973, his second in 2004. In the 30 intervening years he trained to become one of the most important bluesmen in N. America.
watermelon slim • watermelon slim and the workers • country blues • w.c. handy award • the wheel man
Watermelon Slim released his first album in 1973, his second in 2004. In the 30 intervening years he trained to become one of the most important bluesmen in N. America.
watermelon slim • watermelon slim and the workers • country blues • w.c. handy award • the wheel man
Korean War Blood Chits,Korean War Blood Chits
The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.,The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.
mig • soviet • fighter • saberjet • blood
The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.,The blood chit was a printed promise of monetary reward for assisting in rescuing a downed US aviator.
mig • soviet • fighter • saberjet • blood
History at SuiteU
Go internet and journey into History at SuiteU!
tudors • tudor period • tudor england • henry viii • catherine of aragon
Go internet and journey into History at SuiteU!
tudors • tudor period • tudor england • henry viii • catherine of aragon
100 Most Memorable Film Characters Of All Time: Nominations 21 thru 40
The countdown continues, revealing my choices for the most memorable characters in all of film history. This week, numbers 40 through 21 reveal some more cinema icons and heroes, some characters of true horror, some amazing female characters, and even a President of the United States.
nixon • robert redford • paul newman • butch • sundance
The countdown continues, revealing my choices for the most memorable characters in all of film history. This week, numbers 40 through 21 reveal some more cinema icons and heroes, some characters of true horror, some amazing female characters, and even a President of the United States.
nixon • robert redford • paul newman • butch • sundance
An Irish Christmas- Melody Carlson
A trip to Ireland sets the scene for a mother and son to each reveal a secret, changing both of their lives in the process.
an irish christmas • melody carlson • ireland • christmas • family travel
A trip to Ireland sets the scene for a mother and son to each reveal a secret, changing both of their lives in the process.
an irish christmas • melody carlson • ireland • christmas • family travel
BBC From Our Own Correspondent
For over 50 years, BBC reporters have expressed themselves through the flagship program, From Our Own Correspondent heard on Radio 4 and the BBC World Service.
from our own correspondent • broadcast journalism • bbc radio 4 • international news • bbc world service
For over 50 years, BBC reporters have expressed themselves through the flagship program, From Our Own Correspondent heard on Radio 4 and the BBC World Service.
from our own correspondent • broadcast journalism • bbc radio 4 • international news • bbc world service
Great True Stories
From Truman Capote to lesser-known authors, this list of narrative non-fiction stories will keep you absorbed and perhaps lead you to revisit the stories in the future.
narrative nonfiction • peace corps • ivory coast • tufts university • tufts
From Truman Capote to lesser-known authors, this list of narrative non-fiction stories will keep you absorbed and perhaps lead you to revisit the stories in the future.
narrative nonfiction • peace corps • ivory coast • tufts university • tufts
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner 1967
The screen best bombshell duo, Tracy and Hepburn where together up until two weeks before he died.,The screen best bombshell duo, Tracy and Hepburn where together up until two weeks before he died.
spencer tracy • katharine hepburn • gues who's voming to dinner • two time oscar winners • oscar winners
The screen best bombshell duo, Tracy and Hepburn where together up until two weeks before he died.,The screen best bombshell duo, Tracy and Hepburn where together up until two weeks before he died.
spencer tracy • katharine hepburn • gues who's voming to dinner • two time oscar winners • oscar winners
Museum Honors George Lois
A new exhibit will be on display at the Museum of Modern Art featuring 32 of George Lois' 92 Esquire covers dated between 1962-1972.
esquire covers exhibit • george lois • museum of modern art • advertising exhibit • esquire magazine history
A new exhibit will be on display at the Museum of Modern Art featuring 32 of George Lois' 92 Esquire covers dated between 1962-1972.
esquire covers exhibit • george lois • museum of modern art • advertising exhibit • esquire magazine history
Opium Production in Burma
After years of suppression, opium production seems to be on the rise in Burma. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
opium production in burma • drugs in southeast asia • heroin production in burma • drug production in golden triangle • junta control of burma
After years of suppression, opium production seems to be on the rise in Burma. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
opium production in burma • drugs in southeast asia • heroin production in burma • drug production in golden triangle • junta control of burma
Painter William Utermohlen
A highly talented artist before his diagnosis, Utermohlen's self-portraits throughout his Alzheimer's battle show the personal and creative effects of the disease.
william utermohlen • alzheimer's disease • diego velazquez • philadelphia mummers • the art of illness
A highly talented artist before his diagnosis, Utermohlen's self-portraits throughout his Alzheimer's battle show the personal and creative effects of the disease.
william utermohlen • alzheimer's disease • diego velazquez • philadelphia mummers • the art of illness
The Chinese in Laos
Thousands of Chinese workers are establishing themselves in the sparsely-populated regions of northern Laos. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
chinese migration • population in laoas • ethnic chinese in southeast asia • chinatown in vientiane • asian development bank in laos
Thousands of Chinese workers are establishing themselves in the sparsely-populated regions of northern Laos. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
chinese migration • population in laoas • ethnic chinese in southeast asia • chinatown in vientiane • asian development bank in laos
The Great White Guilt - <i>Jimmie Blacksmith</i>'s Cry for Freedom
Examination of the portrayal of indigenous Australians on film, using <i>The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith</i> as a case study.
aboriginal • aborigines • aborigine • black-australia • indigenous australians
Examination of the portrayal of indigenous Australians on film, using <i>The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith</i> as a case study.
aboriginal • aborigines • aborigine • black-australia • indigenous australians
The Physician Assistant
Another position in the health care field which is expected to grow faster than others is the Physician Assistant.
pa • physician assistant • health care careers • career opportunities in health care • scope of practice
Another position in the health care field which is expected to grow faster than others is the Physician Assistant.
pa • physician assistant • health care careers • career opportunities in health care • scope of practice
U.S. War Resisters in Canada
Several war resisters from the United States have fled to Canada in protest of the war in Iraq. Canada should let them stay in a land of peace and not send them back.
peace • peace making • war resisters • deserters • vietnam
Several war resisters from the United States have fled to Canada in protest of the war in Iraq. Canada should let them stay in a land of peace and not send them back.
peace • peace making • war resisters • deserters • vietnam
2007 Holiday Film Releases
Every holiday season movie audiences have come to expect prominent film releases and this season will be no exception.
2007 holiday film releases • american gangster • bee movie jerry seinfeld • fred claus • beowulf
Every holiday season movie audiences have come to expect prominent film releases and this season will be no exception.
2007 holiday film releases • american gangster • bee movie jerry seinfeld • fred claus • beowulf
A Look Back at the 1989 Academy Awards: Surprises and Upsets
Ten full years ago, there were memorable moments from the 62nd Annual Academy Awards, presented for 1989 film achievements.
1989 academy awards surprises upsets • best picture 1989 born on the fourth of july and d • denzel washington supporting actor for glory • brenda fricker winning supporting actress my left • oscar experiment setting up live remotes from six
Ten full years ago, there were memorable moments from the 62nd Annual Academy Awards, presented for 1989 film achievements.
1989 academy awards surprises upsets • best picture 1989 born on the fourth of july and d • denzel washington supporting actor for glory • brenda fricker winning supporting actress my left • oscar experiment setting up live remotes from six
A Personal History of Awe
Scott Russell Sanders' memoir A Personal History of Awe is recommended nonfiction reading for readers devoted to sustainability and pluralism.
memoir • scott russell sanders • nature writing • awe • sustainability
Scott Russell Sanders' memoir A Personal History of Awe is recommended nonfiction reading for readers devoted to sustainability and pluralism.
memoir • scott russell sanders • nature writing • awe • sustainability
Academy Award Winners from the Late 1980s
Although these best films from the late 1980s did not leave as rich a legacy as other decades, the Academy did select some good, if not great, movies.
academy award winners 1980 • oscar winning movies • 1985 best picture • 1986 best picture • 1987 best picture
Although these best films from the late 1980s did not leave as rich a legacy as other decades, the Academy did select some good, if not great, movies.
academy award winners 1980 • oscar winning movies • 1985 best picture • 1986 best picture • 1987 best picture
Alliances
With friends like these... who needs Iraqis?
navy • us navy • alliances • coalition • united nations
With friends like these... who needs Iraqis?
navy • us navy • alliances • coalition • united nations
CEO Profile: Japan's King of Cute
Eighty-year-old Tsuji is a devoted family man who works a six day week and thinks human relationships matter more than profit. His business is about building goodwill.
japan • tokyo • sanrio • shintaro tsuji • entrepreneur
Eighty-year-old Tsuji is a devoted family man who works a six day week and thinks human relationships matter more than profit. His business is about building goodwill.
japan • tokyo • sanrio • shintaro tsuji • entrepreneur
Dealing With Discouragement
Many a peace activist has dropped out of the movement because of what they perceive as lack of impact. Here are ways to avoid burnout and frustration.
peace • peace making • activist • vietnam • nuclear
Many a peace activist has dropped out of the movement because of what they perceive as lack of impact. Here are ways to avoid burnout and frustration.
peace • peace making • activist • vietnam • nuclear
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