vietnam war

The withdrawal of President Joe Biden from the presidential re-election campaign and the apparent selection of Vice President Kamala Harris is quite different from Lyndon B. Johnson's decision not to run in 1968.

It was 50 years ago today that Ohio National Guard troops opened fire on protesting students at Kent State University, killing four and wounding nine. The…

The number of lives taken by COVID-19 in the U.S. has reached a grim milestone: More people have died of the disease than the 58,220 Americans who perished in the Vietnam War.

John Cross didn’t think he was military material after a childhood battle with polio left him with a weakened upper body. But a dire need for soldiers led…

Ernie Hartong enlisted in the army during the Vietnam War. He later volunteered at Columbus’ National Veteran’s Memorial and Museum.Ernie sat down with…

The 1960s were one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. The year 1968 was one of the most transformative years for the country. Women's…

The 1960s were one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. The year 1968 was one of the most transformative years for the country. Women's…

On a fall morning, Gary Jones takes a walk in his wooded property in Licking County. Like many people, long walks helps him to clear his head.“So it’s all…

With The Vietnam War documentary series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick set to begin at 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 on WOSU-TV, I thought I'd conclude my…

Classical music didn't see the same surge in new compositions responding to the Vietnam War that was reflected in popular music of the time. But in honor…