what's going on: A History of the Vietnam Era

by Michael Hayes

Overview

A half-century ago America was embroiled in a quagmire thousands of miles away from our shores that split the nation in two. Based upon extensive research and interviews, this book chronicles the history of that tempestuous timeframe. The author's succinct yet elegant writing style makes complex issues readily palatable to the knowledge thirsty reader. Relying heavily on oral history, the author offers a rich portrait of the Vietnam Era. Older readers will appreciate the book for its ability to help put a complex period of their lives into clearer perspective. Young people will be able to appreciate the deep implications of the Era and the impact that it had on our society. There are valuable lessons shared in this work that are fully applicable today including the power of organization that helped to not only end a senseless war but also served as a catalyst for significant cultural changes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781634242936
Publisher:	Trine Day
Publication date:	05/28/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	152
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

An Army veteran of the Vietnam Era, Michael Hayes earned a Master's Degree in American History and has taught US History as an Adjunct Professor at the State University of New York. He is the author of Oak Hill: Voices from an American Hamlet: An Oral History and Jimmy Carter: With Family, Friends and Foes. He has contributed to The Long Island Historical Journal as well as Modern American Environmentalists, a biographical encyclopedia. In addition, Mike has been a long-time high school social studies teacher. An Army veteran of the Vietnam Era Michael Hayes earned a Master’s Degree in American History and has taught US History as an Adjunct Professor at the State University of New York. He is the author of Oak Hill: Voices from an American Hamlet: An Oral History and Jimmy Carter: With Family, Friends and Foes. He has contributed to The Long Island Historical Journal as well as Modern American Environmentalists, a biographical encyclopedia. In addition, Mike has been a long-time high school social studies teacher.

Table of Contents

Prologue 1

LZ Alpha) Introduction 3

LZ Bravo) Making a War 11

LZ Charlie) Rearranging Their World 31

LZ Delta) Living The Era 55

LZ Easy) Their Own Words 117

Afterword 129

Bibliography 131

Acknowledgements 135

Index 137

Editorial Reviews

"A terrific book—what’s going on tells the story of the Vietnam War, the protests, how it divided the country and some of its important lessons. By also telling the story of the people caught up in the war and the movement against it, it is personally compelling and brings the lessons home." —Heather Booth


"what’s going on by Michael Hayes is not quite a history book, and it’s not quite an oral history, but the mix, like the organization of individual notes in a piece of music, combines to create a moving, insightful, powerful and important multi-faceted portrait of the Vietnam War era. Hayes is non-judgmental, allowing his subject to voice their opinions and relate their stories. The result is as colorful and poignant as the times. A very worthwhile study." —John Ketwig, Vietnam Veteran and author of ...and a hard rain fell and Vietnam Reconsidered

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