Drexel University - Comprehensive, integrated academics enhanced by co-operative education, technology, and research opportunities. | Drexel University
Drexel University
Quick Links
Search events. View events.

All Categories

Click for help in using calendar displays. Print the contents of the current screen.
Display Format: 
Event Details
Notify me if this event changes.Add this event to my personal calendar.
Go Back
Special Lecture: Vietnam and Tet; Did the Media Get It Right?
Start Date: 1/31/2018Start Time: 3:30 PM
End Date: 1/31/2018End Time: 5:00 PM

Event Description
Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Tet, (1/31-2/21/18) the most significant battle of the Vietnam War, the Drexel University History Department, the Drexel Army ROTC Department and Office of Veteran Student Services present a talk by Captain Alvan Markle IV, USA Ret., USAR Ret., on "Vietnam and Tet; Did the Media Get It Right?"
 
A Vietnam Veteran and amateur historian, Captain Markle has studied this war, especially Tet, and has found several Vietnamese Communist officers/authors who shed new light on important issues. He will also discuss key players, major decisions, lessons learned and the role of the media.
 
Presentation from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. with reception following, ending at 5:00 p.m.
 
The lecture will also be live streamed on YouTube and available for viewing after the event is over. Use the link: Alvan Markle: "Vietnam and Tete; Did the Media Get it Right?" to watch the lecture on YouTube. 
Contact Information:
Name: Rebecca Weidensaul
Phone: 215-895-6092
Email: rebecca@drexel.edu
Still from Vietnam War in Black and White
Location:
Stein Auditorium
Nesbitt Hall
3215 Market Street
Audience:
  • Undergraduate Students
  • Graduate Students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
  • Alumni
  • Parents & Families
    		•
    Special Features:
  • Free Food
    		•

    Display Month:
    Advanced Search (New Search)
    Date Range:
    Time Range:
    Category(s):
    Audience: 

    Special Features: 

    Keyword(s):
    Submit
    Select item(s) to Search



    Select item(s) to Search
    Select item(s) to Search
    Select item(s) to Search