Echoes of Vietnam: Memory, History, and the Legacy of War

This one-hour conversation explores the enduring impact of the Vietnam War on American identity, memory, and Southern narratives. Featuring Glenn Inabinet, author of Mekong Diary, and Dr. Fritz Hamer, historian and expert on the war’s social and cultural legacy, the discussion will reflect on personal experience, national trauma, and the shifting public perception of veterans and military engagement. How does the legacy of Vietnam continue to haunt the American South—and how is it remembered, reinterpreted, and retold?