No End in Sight Puerto Rico’s Many Crises after Hurricane María
Edwin Jusino, a fellow historian and friend, called me from Puerto Rico two days after…
Author Harry Franqui-Rivera
“A Disrespectful Loyalty” (May 1970-March 1973) and “The Weight of Memory” (March 1973 onward) The Vietnam War, Episodes 9 and 10
As we cross the finish line of The Vietnam War marathon, I want to offer…
“The Veneer of Civilization” (June 1968-May 1969) and “The History of the World” (April 1969-May 1970) The Vietnam War, Episodes 7 and 8
Midway through Episode 7 of The Vietnam War, Karl Marlantes, a Vietnam veteran in his…
Sacramento Underground
At first glance Sacramento appears to be just another mid-sized city with new restaurants, a…
“This Is What We Do” (July-December 1967) and “Things Fall Apart” (January-July 1968) The Vietnam War, Episodes 5 and 6
Halfway through The Vietnam War marathon, now may be a good time to ask ourselves…
“The River Styx” (January 1964-December 1965) and “Resolve” (January 1966-June 1967) The Vietnam War, Episodes 3 and 4
Episodes 3 and 4 take us from the early days of Lyndon Johnson’s presidency in…
“Riding the Tiger” (1961-1963) The Vietnam War, Episode 2
In this episode, the documentary focuses on a two-year period (1961–1963). First, however, Burns and…
“Déjà Vu” (1858-1961) The Vietnam War, Episode 1
This episode’s title, “Déjà Vu” (1858–1961), is meant to suggest that the American experience in…
The Flood Blues
I’m standing in this water, wishing I had a boat I’m standing in this…
The Vietnam War, a documentary
This weekend, at last, The Vietnam War will land on our rooftops, ready to transport…