A panel discussion on President Richard Nixon focused on his policy toward Vietnam. Topics included the partnership between Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger, the president’s approach as commander-in-chief, the Pentagon Papers, and the administration’s response to dissent. Ken Hughes moderated. After all the panelists made their presentations, they responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Vietnam” was a panel of the symposium, “Understanding Richard Nixon and His Era.” The first scholarly conference held by the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, it was co-sponsored by the University of Virginia’s Miller Center of Public Affairs.