Friday, September 14th, 2012
U.S. Pop Culture and Cultural Exchange
Walking along the Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi at sunset yesterday, we were approached by a group of enthusiastic Vietnamese medical students who wanted to practice their English. Sharing their admiration of American movies and music, they inquired of us: "Why do you come to Vietnam? What do you like about our country?" There's something about communicating with those working… [Read Full Article]
Tuesday, September 04th, 2012
Malcom Browne: Vietnam War Correspondent Dies
Malcolm Browne, an Associated Press reporter who captured one of the most iconic images of the Vietnam war, passed away Monday, September 27th.David Hume Kennerly reflects on his work and life in an article published today in the Huffington Post."Once you've seen a world-class news photograph, it's impossible to get that image out of your mind. If television brought the… [Read Full Article]
Wednesday, August 22th, 2012
Phyllis Diller 1917-2012
Comedian Phyllis Diller performs during the Bob Hope show for American troops at Can Ranh Bay, South Vietnam, on Jan. 6, 1967. (Associated Press)Today we honor Phyllis Diller, 1917-2012, outrageous comedienne who pioneered a signature style of comedy, and entertained the U.S. troops with Bob Hope in Vietnam, 1966. The Los Angeles Times offers an excellent tribute to her life… [Read Full Article]
Wednesday, May 09th, 2012