Date/Time
Date(s) - 07/06/2019
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Senator John Heinz History Center
Categories
Join a History Center docent to explore the exhibit “The Vietnam War: 1945-1975” and discover multiple perspectives that contribute to our current understanding of the Vietnam War.
The Vietnam War (1955-1975) was a complicated military conflict in the divided country of Vietnam that evolved into a major undeclared war. It functioned as a violent expression of the Cold War (1946-1991) between the western democracies led by the United States and communist countries dominated by China and the Soviet Union. By the late 1960’s, it became increasingly clear that the US and its allies were unlikely to win as military and civilian casualties mounted. The war also led to political unrest in America.
Developed in partnership with the New-York Historical Society, “The Vietnam War: 1945-1975” exhibit takes visitors on a journey spanning the duration of U.S. involvement in Indochina starting with the end of World War II (1939-1945). It uses compelling storytelling, powerful photography, and artifacts to tell the deeply personal stories of the men and women who were impacted by the war.
For more information, call (412) 454-6000.
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