Join the Veterans Breakfast Club for an open and wide-ranging virtual conversation about the military experience, past and present. We believe every veteran has a story to tell and wisdom to share. This event is a chance to listen, learn, and connect with others who understand the unique bonds and challenges of military service. If
At a moment when political division feels like the defining feature of American life, historian and author Peter Shinkle takes us back to a time when leaders from opposing parties came together to confront an existential threat. In his book Uniting America: How FDR and Henry Stimson Brought Democrats and Republicans Together to Win World
We welcome Naval officer, diplomat, strategist and author Tom Duffy for a conversation about a largely forgotten Cold War–era naval campaign: Operation Earnest Will. During the final years of the Iran–Iraq War, the Persian Gulf became the scene of a dangerous maritime struggle known as the “Tanker War.” Iran and Iraq attacked oil tankers to
During the Vietnam War, amid the chaos of Saigon in 1968, a young American actor made an unusual decision. Rather than serve in the U.S. military, 24-year-old Pittsburgh native Richard Hughes traveled to Vietnam on his own, determined to find some way to help civilians caught in the conflict. What he encountered were homeless street
We invite all Persian Gulf War veterans to join us and share their stories. After our recent VBC Live conversation marking Desert Shield and Desert Storm (1990–1991), we heard from many of you: Thank you for doing this. I don’t often get to speak about it. People forget we were there. The First Gulf War
Join us for a wide-ranging, unscripted conversation about the Second World War—its battles and home fronts, its controversies and myths, its ordinary soldiers and extraordinary moments. We're holding a 90-minute open forum led by Glenn Flickinger. We invite participants to shape the program. Bring your questions about strategy or equipment. Share a family story. Raise an
