Fifty Years After the War: Reminiscence and Perspectives on Vietnam and America
This course offers an overview of the events between Vietnam and the United States, roughly during the 85 years from 1940 to today, examines the context leading to this period and draws some assessment of the legacy in both countries since the end of the war in 1975. Aiming primarily at attendees who have participated in or affected by these events, this course tries to understand the motivations, the limitations and achievements of this war from the perspectives of both countries and their populations.
Faculty Bio
Vu-Duc Vuong grew up in Vietnam, and later studied at Washington University in St. Louis and the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where he obtained a B.A. in Political Sciences, a Masters in International Relations, a Masters of Social Work, and a J.D. He later directed the Center for Southeast Asian Refugees Resettlement in the San Francisco Bay Area for 15 years.
This is an In-Person, Livestreamed + Recorded Course
- Classes meet in person at the Golden Bear Center, Suite 365, at 1995 University Ave., Berkeley
- Classes will also stream live, and be video recorded
- You must be a current OLLI @Berkeley member to register. Learn about membership, including our fee assistance program.
Schedule Highlights
- Course starts on Wednesday, June 4, and ends on Wednesday, June 25
- Classes meet for 4 weeks, two hours per session (10–noon)
- Course materials will remain available to view and enjoy through Aug. 31