October 1-2, the Patrick Leahy Honors College is hosting a series of events and talks examining the U.S. War in Vietnam, The Leahy Public Policy Forum, The Legacy of Vietnam.
The keynote address, Tuesday night 7:00-8:30, is being delivered by David Maraniss, a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who will be speaking about his book on the Vietnam War, They Marched into Sunlight. He is also the author of numerous biographies and historical works including books on Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Roberto Clemente, and the 1960 Rome Olympics. On Wednesday, the forum will host a series of panels featuring speakers involved in and impacted by the U.S. War in Vietnam.
The forum seeks to engage the university community and the people of Vermont with thought leaders in the national and global arenas, subject area experts, and first-hand accounts of relevant history. The forum is sponsored and hosted by UVM's Patrick Leahy Honors College.
This event is free and open to the public.