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The Vietnam War with Ken Burns and Lynn Novick
  • Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 - Wednesday, October 18, 2017
  • Time: 11:00 pm
  • Location: William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC

Cokie Roberts will moderate a discussion with directors Ken Burns and Lynn Novick, about their PBS documentary series, The Vietnam War, in conjunction with the November 10 opening of the National Archives exhibit, Remembering Vietnam in our Lawrence F. O’Brien Gallery.

A book signing will follow the program. Purchase this book on the day of the event from the National Archives Store and receive a 15% discount (members get 20% off).

Presented in part by the National Archives Foundation through the generous support of L3 Technologies.

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In conjunction with the National Archives’ Remembering Vietnam initiative, the National Archives Foundation is raising funds to extend the impact and reach of the initiative through contributions from private citizens in honor of those who served in Vietnam.  Names of those who donate $50 or more, or the names of those whom they are honoring, will be displayed in the Remembering Vietnam exhibition in Washington, DC, and online. Donate today in honor of a veteran in your life.

All public programs at the National Archives are free and streamed live online via the National Archives’ YouTube channel. Reservations are recommended; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program. Use the Special Events entrance on the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW. Click here for more information on getting to the National Archives and parking.

Live captioning will be available online and in the William G. McGowan Theater. If you require an alternative or additional accommodation for an event (such as a downloadable transcript or a sign language interpreter), please send an email to public.program@nara.gov or call 202.357.5000 in advance.