U.S. Culture and the War In Vietnam: Part I 1950-1964
| Dates: | April 25 - May 30, 2025 |
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| Meets: | F from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM |
| Location: | USA - University Commons 115 |
| Cost: | $55.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Before the Vietnam War, U.S. culture was already following a path of change, but the war would eventually become an accelerant. These changes and the war had roots in the 1950s.
In Part I of this course, Rick Byrd will examine the background and early stages of 1960s culture and the links to U.S. involvement in Vietnam. We will discuss in detail the role of the traditional belief in American “exceptionalism” as it, combined with emerging consumerism, found new fertile ground in the war.
In the Fall term, Part II will delve into the volatile mix of culture, war, and youth.
| Fee: | $55.00 |
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| Hours: | 9.00 |
| CEUs: | 0.90 |
USA - University Commons 115
USA Center for Continuing EducationUniversity Commons Suite 5000
75 South University Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36608
Mobile, AL 36608
University Commons is located on University Blvd next to Old Shell Road.
Class will take place in Center for Continuing Education Suite Room 115.
Norman Byrd
Rick Byrd was born in Pensacola, Florida (his grandfather was a native of Baldwin County). Rick graduated with a B.A. in History from Huntingdon College, an M.A. in History from Vanderbilt University, and an Ed.M. in Education from Harvard University. He taught for 40 years in independent preparatory schools in Tennessee and Georgia. His Master's work was in Borderlands History, specifically the Old Southwest. His fields of specialization have been U.S. Colonial History, U.S. Middle Period History, and U.S. Economic History. Most recently he has been involved in researching the Battle of Saipan in World War II.| Date | Day | Time | Location |
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| 04/25/2025 | Friday | 1 PM to 2:30 PM | USA - University Commons 115 |
| 05/02/2025 | Friday | 1 PM to 2:30 PM | USA - University Commons 115 |
| 05/09/2025 | Friday | 1 PM to 2:30 PM | USA - University Commons 115 |
| 05/16/2025 | Friday | 1 PM to 2:30 PM | USA - University Commons 115 |
| 05/23/2025 | Friday | 1 PM to 2:30 PM | USA - University Commons 115 |
| 05/30/2025 | Friday | 1 PM to 2:30 PM | USA - University Commons 115 |