U.S. History

"Haunting Legacy: Vietnam and the American Presidency from Ford to Obama"

Deborah Kalb; Marvin Kalb

About the Program

Marvin and Deborah Kalb look at how the Vietnam War has affected presidential decisions regarding going to war since 1975.  During this event at the National Press Club the co-authors are interviewed by journalist Ted Koppel.   

About the Authors

Marvin Kalb

Marvin Kalb is professor emeritus at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government,  He is the founding director of Harvard's Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy.  Mr, Kalb has worked for both CBS and NBC News and was host of NBC's "Meet the Press."  His books include "The Nixon Memo" and "Kissinger." 


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Deborah Kalb

Deborah Kalb is a freelance writer and editor who has worked for Gannett News Service, Congressional Quarterly, U.S. News & World Report, and The Hill. 


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Program Information

"Haunting Legacy: Vietnam and the American Presidency from Ford to Obama"

Past Airings

  • Saturday, August 27th at 1:30pm (ET)
  • Sunday, August 21st at 7am (ET)
  • Sunday, July 24th at 8pm (ET)
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