Look Back: The Vietnam War Summit

Veterans, historians, leaders and experts took a substantive, unvarnished look at the most controversial facet of LBJ’s legacy: the Vietnam War. 

.@KenBurns says historical perspective sheds new light on wars. Watch live https://t.co/j9VnceWSxK #VietnamWarSummit pic.twitter.com/yKooY9pQrh

— UT Austin (@UTAustin) April 27, 2016

Acclaimed documentary filmmaker @KenBurns previews his new film “The Vietnam War,” tonight at #VietnamWarSummit. pic.twitter.com/0DtffAnZeW

— Greg Fenves (@gregfenves) April 27, 2016

Terrific discussion with @KenBurns at #VietnamWarSummit. As I said tonight: If we forget, we cease to learn. pic.twitter.com/xovhByRMzh

— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) April 28, 2016

#VietnamWarSummit: Vietnamese Ambassador to US Pham Quang Vinh speaking now. https://t.co/UWfhIFynfB pic.twitter.com/qmW2euzIHQ

— LBJ Library (@LBJLibrary) April 28, 2016

Watch former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger speak at the #VietnamWarSummit: https://t.co/j9VnceFhGc @LBJLibrary pic.twitter.com/lXa5DwvE65

— UT Austin (@UTAustin) April 27, 2016

The summit recognized the men and women who courageously served in Vietnam.

The #VietnamWarSummit has come to a close. Thanks to our veterans, attendees and panelists. https://t.co/j9VnceWSxK pic.twitter.com/ryOnvEqLZo

— UT Austin (@UTAustin) April 28, 2016

It was such an honor today to present Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pins. We cannot thank them enough for their service. pic.twitter.com/BF52ThzYvq

— Greg Fenves (@gregfenves) April 28, 2016

#VietnamWarSummit – Day 2: Luci Baines Johnson hugs Vietnam veteran Frank Mendez, of Austin, during this morning's veteran recognition ceremony. [#LBJLibrary photo by Jay Godwin, April 27, 2016]

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Visitors honored veterans who lost their lives during the war at a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

As part of the #VietnamWarSummit, a half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is on display at @LBJLibraryNow. Visit VietnamWarSummit.org to learn more and to watch experts take a substantive, unvarnished look at the Vietnam War. 📷 by Jay Godwin, @LBJLibraryNow

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Vietnam Marine veteran Ira Woolridge points to the name of his friend, Army Specialist Sam Canada, Jr., on #TheWallThatHeals on the plaza of the LBJ Presidential Library on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Canada, from Coupland, Texas, was killed on June 18, 1966. [#LBJLibrary photo 📷 by Marsha Miller.]

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Lynda Johnson Robb reflects at Vietnam Memorial replica LBJ Library final day #VietnamWarSummit pic.twitter.com/XKXvnZktTT

— bobphoto (@bobphoto) April 28, 2016

PHOTOS: #TheWallThatHeals at @LBJLibrary https://t.co/yQttoJx5nw pic.twitter.com/MSWpiMk2GC

— Vietnam Vet Memorial (@VVMF) April 28, 2016

During three days of discussions, experts shed a definitive light on the war, its lessons and its legacy.

Behind the Scenes: @BillMcRaven & Will Inboden prepare for panel on "Lessons Learned" at #VietnamWarSummit pic.twitter.com/aVDe0znsda

— UTAustinNews (@UTAustinNews) April 28, 2016

The longer @DanRather covered the Vietnam War, the more he had to say to himself… #VietnamWarSummit pic.twitter.com/0maxNyPWXM

— UT Austin (@UTAustin) April 27, 2016

#VietnamWarSummit: The War and the Fourth Estate panel, April 27. Watch: https://t.co/weoTsGkns2 [📷 Jay Godwin] pic.twitter.com/1Zm25dno1y

— LBJ Library (@LBJLibrary) April 27, 2016

.@JohnKerry's remarks at the #VietnamWarSummit and Conversation with @KenBurns in Austin: https://t.co/ZQ5nYLpC5X pic.twitter.com/gLOv1KRXua

— Department of State (@StateDept) April 28, 2016

Anti-war activist Tom Hayden at the #VietnamWarSummit at @LBJLibrary in #Austin pic.twitter.com/qq8lV9ndkE

— kennerly (@kennerly) April 27, 2016

#VietnamWarSummit: A look back — @kennerly in Vietnam. pic.twitter.com/5loZSgHGKt

— LBJ Library (@LBJLibrary) April 27, 2016

The #VietnamWarSummit continues tomorrow at @LBJLibrary. Watch live at https://t.co/j9VnceFhGc pic.twitter.com/3N81ucxDOh

— UT Austin (@UTAustin) April 27, 2016

Thank you, veterans, for your service, and thanks to the all attendees and panelists who came to the Vietnam War Summit. 

Watch videos and see pictures from the Vietnam War Summit. 

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