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Minnesota in the Vietnam War

Featuring historian and educator Arn Kind
2023-09-20 19:00:00 2023-09-20 21:00:00 America/Chicago Minnesota in the Vietnam War Witness the history of the Vietnam War come to life with a presentation by historian and educator Arn Kind. Kind will use maps, artifacts, and more to bring history alive. Detroit Lakes Public Library -

Wednesday, September 20
7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Witness the history of the Vietnam War come to life with a presentation by historian and educator Arn Kind. Kind will use maps, artifacts, and more to bring history alive.

Witness the history of the Vietnam War come to life with a presentation by historian and educator Arn Kind. Using maps, artifacts, and more, Kind will bring history alive with a colorful and realistic portrayal of the conflict, including the increasing commitment of five US presidents and the rise of anti-war protests at home. His presentation will include the eventual US withdrawal from Vietnam and the lingering tragic effects of a war that had never been declared by Congress. This program is made possible thanks to funding from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund and is geared for audiences ages 13 and up. 


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Wednesday, September 20 from 7-9 p.m.

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Thursday, September 21 from 2-4 p.m.

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Saturday, September 23 from 1-3 p.m.

AGE GROUP: | Young Adults | Teens (Ages 13-18) | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Presentations | Legacy Events |

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Detroit Lakes Public Library
Phone: 218-847-2168
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