what’s going on A History of the Vietnam Era

 A half-century ago America was embroiled in a quagmire thousands of miles away from our shores that split the nation in two. Based upon extensive research and interviews, this book chronicles the history of that tempestuous timeframe. The author's succinct yet elegant writing style makes complex issues readily palatable to the knowledge thirsty reader. Relying heavily on oral history, the author offers a rich portrait of the Vietnam Era. Older readers will appreciate the book for its ability to help put a complex period of their lives into clearer perspective. Young people will be able to appreciate the deep implications of the Era and the impact that it had on our society. There are valuable lessons shared in this work that are fully applicable today including the power of organization that helped to not only end a senseless war but also served as a catalyst for significant cultural changes.

An Army veteran of the Vietnam Era, Michael Hayes earned a Master’s Degree in American History and has taught US History as an Adjunct Professor at the State University of New York. He is the author of Oak Hill: Voices from an American Hamlet: An Oral History and Jimmy Carter: With Family, Friends and Foes. He has contributed to The Long Island Historical Journal as well as Modern American Environmentalists, a biographical encyclopedia. In addition, Mike has been a long-time high school social studies teacher.