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Waging Peace in Vietnam exhibit opening and reception

November 11, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST

This special Veterans Day exhibit opening and reception is the first in a series of events presented November 11-15, 2019 by Partnerships for International Strategies in Asia and the Elliott School of International Affairs in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Mobilization for Peace.

OPENING RECEPTION LOCATION: 2nd floor Atrium of the Elliott School.

PROGRAM:

  • Welcome by Linda J. Yarr, PISA, and introduction to the exhibit and the week’s events by Ron Carver.
  • Launch of companion book, Waging Peace in Vietnam: U.S. Soldiers and Veterans who Opposed the War, with Ron Carver, David Cortright, and Barbara Doherty, editors. Commentator:  Seymour M. Hersh, author and journalist; Remarks by Vietnam War Resister Lt. Susan Schnall and Iraq War Resister Navy Petty Officer Jonathan W. Hutto, Sr.
  • Performance of Vietnamese music by Dr. Ngô Thanh Nhàn.

Download the PDF schedule with details for all November 11-15, 2019, Waging Peace in Vietnam conference events.


EVENT CO-SPONSORS
The George Washington University: The Leadership, Ethics, and Practice Initiative – Elliott School Public Affairs – Elliott School Sigur Center for Asian Studies – GW Law School – GW Peace Studies Program – Columbian College of Arts and Sciences – The Documentary Center, School of Media and Public Affairs – Theatre and Dance Program, Corcoran School of Art & Design and Chino Cienega Foundation – Fund for Reconciliation and Development – Institute for Policy Studies – Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame – Split this Rock – Vietnam Agent Orange Relief & Responsibility Campaign – Veterans for Peace – Vietnam Peace Commemoration Committee

FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.WagingPeaceInVietnam.com and pisa.elliott.gwu.edu

Details

Date:
November 11, 2019
Time:
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST
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Website:
wagingpeaceinvietnam.com

Venue

Elliot School of International Affairs, The George Washington University
1957 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052 United States
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