
History
Reluctant historians, my family finally told me about their journey from Vietnam
As a third-generation Vietnamese-American of mixed heritage, I didn’t come to grips with how the Vietnam War shaped my mother’s life and her journey to the United States.
8 years ago
Jurors begin deliberations in alleged warlord's trial
Prosecutors and the defense team for Mohammed Jabbateh delivered closing arguments. The jury must now decide if he committed fraud and perjury on U.S. immigration documents.
8 years ago
Lindsey Fitzharris on “The Butchering Art”
Surgery in the nineteenth-century was pretty gruesome – a lot of blood, pain, saws and no sanitation. In fact, operating theaters use ...
8 years ago
Listen 35:30Looking back at the war won’t distract me from Vietnamese community’s future
I don’t feel confused about the Vietnam War. I am certain that my life is a result of it. And I have dedicated the last eight years of my life to the future of my community.
8 years ago
“The Butchering Art” / Bergdahl pleads guilty
Guests: Lindsey Fitzharris, Dan Lamothe Surgery in the nineteenth-century was pretty gruesome – a lot of blood, ...
Air Date: October 17, 2017
Listen 49:00This Saturday marks the 94th anniversary of the first public planetarium show given at the German model for The Franklin Institute, the D ...
Air Date: October 16, 2017
Listen 06:04NCC's Jeffrey Rosen on McCain receiving the Liberty Medal award
Tonight at the National Constitution Center, the 2017 Liberty Medal will be given to U.S. Sen. John McCain for a lifetime of sacrifice and service to our country.
8 years ago
Listen 6:03We asked: How is the Vietnam War still affecting you?
WHYY hosted a series of public events relating to the series, and we asked attendees to tell us about how the Vietnam War still affects them today.
8 years ago
Poem: She raises her shovels and hoes high
This poem was originally published in "Khmer Girl" (RJ Communications, 2014), and is dedicated to women and the Vietnamese people.
8 years ago
Vietnam vet turned activist reflects on war experience as a poet, writer
Former Marine Sgt. W.D.Ehrhart, who now teaches humanities, is a poet, writer, and Vietnam War scholar. He was featured prominently in the PBS documentary 'The Vietnam War'.
8 years ago
Listen 0:00Five Delaware state museums achieve national accreditation
The sites join Hagley Museum and Winterthur as the only accredited museums in Delaware.
8 years ago
Keeping model railroading alive in southern Delaware
The Delaware Seaside Railroad Club has two goals, educate children about model railroading and keep the hobby alive.
8 years ago
Philly honors history of LGBT community: Dr. Anonymous, AIDS Library commemorated
The man who helped remove homosexuality from the list of mental disorders 45 years ago has been honored with an official Pennsylvania historical marker in Philadelphia.
8 years ago
I didn’t understand the Vietnam War until I met my father-in-law
I could never truly understand the Vietnam War. It was too far away from my memorable history — until I married my wife.
8 years ago
The promise and peril of Cheltenham: Race and education in a changing suburban school district
Cheltenham has long been at the forefront of racial integration. After a fight at the local high school, the trailblazing community is grappling with big questions.
8 years ago
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