Vietnam - The Long War
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Guest Speaker - TBA.
⊕ All participants are expected to remain until the conclusion of the seminar. Appropriate attire requested (no jeans).
Schedule of Events
9:45 - 10:00 a.m. … Arrival at the Memorial and Registration
10:00 - 10:05 a.m. … Welcome by The Honorable Frank D. Hargrove, Sr., Chairman, Board of Trustees and recognition of Vietnam War veterans in attendance
10:05 - 10:50 a.m. … Guest Speaker - Brian Thacker, Medal of Honor Recipient and Vietnam veteran.
10:50 - 11:00 a.m. … View artifacts and visit the Shrine of Memory
11:00 - 11:30 a.m. … Virginians at War award-winning film segment - "TET '68"
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon … Vietnam Graffiti Project - Art and Lee Beltrone
12:00 noon - 12:30 p.m. … Complimentary lunch in the Hall of Honor Auditorium
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. … Conversations with Vietnam War veterans
2:00 - 2:15 p.m. … Final remarks by Jon C. Hatfield, Executive Director, Virginia War Memorial Foundation - Evaluation
2:15 p.m. … Depart to return to school