Study the origins of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War and focus on Lyndon Johnson’s understanding of and approach to the war during his presidency. This seminar is based on primary documents and will help to shed light on the rationale for LBJ’s efforts in Vietnam, as well as the challenges and issues he faced there.

This program will be conducted as a discussion, utilizing primary documents as the only readings with the professor facilitating the conversation instead of lecturing. Registrants are highly encouraged to read all the documents in advance and come ready with questions. Participants will receive a Letter of Attendance at the end of the day.