Security measures for the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago

Preview of security measures in place for the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago, referencing historical events from the 1968 convention marred by protests against the Vietnam War.

Community Support for Vietnam War Veteran

Community members in Manchester, New Hampshire, rallied to help a struggling 90-year-old Vietnam War veteran and his wife, raising over $289,000 through a GoFundMe page to assist with their living situation.

My Lai Massacre and the Death of William L. Calley Jr.

William L. Calley Jr., the Army lieutenant who led U.S. soldiers in the My Lai massacre during the Vietnam War, has passed away at the age of 80. The massacre involved the killing of hundreds of Vietnamese civilians, mostly women, children, and elderly men. Calley was convicted in 1971 but served only three days in prison due to a presidential order.

Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests and Arrests

Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses led to over 3,100 arrests, with many charges being dropped. University administrators negotiated with protesters or called in the police. Charges were dropped due to minor offenses and First Amendment rights. Historians compare the number of arrests to the Vietnam War protests.

Efforts to find remains of missing U.S. service members

Efforts to find the remains of missing U.S. service members have shifted from Vietnam War-era cases to older ones from WWII and the Korean War.

Comparison of Political and Cultural Events in 1968 and 2024

Parallels drawn between the political and cultural events of 1968 and 2024, especially with the Democratic National Convention happening in Chicago in both years and against the backdrop of extensive student protests against U.S. involvement in foreign wars. However, experts caution against relying too closely on 1968 as a guide due to significant differences in the dynamics of wars and protests.

The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen adaptation into HBO and MAX series

Nguyen's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel adapted into HBO and MAX series, based on his family's flight from South Vietnam in 1975. Originally broadcast in 2016.

Student Activism at Columbia University

The recent protests at Columbia University echo the student activism of the late 1960s, with students occupying buildings in response to various sociopolitical issues. The current protests focus on demanding divestment from corporations profiting from the war in Gaza. The historical context of the protests and potential law enforcement crackdowns are reminiscent of past events.

Powerball jackpot won by Iu Mien immigrant

Cheng 'Charlie' Saephan, an Iu Mien immigrant, won a $1.3 billion Powerball jackpot in Oregon, bringing attention to the Iu Mien community in the U.S. and their history of fleeing Laos during the Vietnam War. Saephan plans to split the winnings with his wife and a friend, Laiza Chao.

Interview with Actor Hoa Xuande about 'The Sympathizer'

NPR's Ailsa Chang interviews actor Hoa Xuande about the new HBO show 'The Sympathizer,' which tells the story of the Vietnam War from a Vietnamese perspective. Xuande discusses his personal connection to the role and the challenges he faced as an Asian actor in Hollywood.

Vietnam War Dustoff Crews

A new documentary sheds light on myths surrounding the Vietnam War, focusing on the Dustoff crews who evacuated wounded troops during the conflict. Efforts are being made to lobby Congress to award a Congressional Gold Medal to these heroes.

Oh, Canada - Film featuring Richard Gere and Paul Schrader

The film 'Oh, Canada' pairs Richard Gere with his 'American Gigolo' writer-director Paul Schrader after 44 years. Gere plays a famed documentary filmmaker battling cancer in Montreal, who plans to reveal long-concealed secrets in a final interview. The film is based on the 2021 novel 'Foregone' by Russell Banks.