William Tyler
From Cold War to Hot War in Vietnam
Summary
The term ‘Cold War’ is well established, both academically and popularly. However, it is somewhat of a misnomer, considering that the post-war decades included numerous confrontations. This lecture will examine the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1975, notable for its violence and controversy. It caused significant political anxiety across the Western World, especially among the younger generations in the United States. America’s ultimate defeat in Vietnam illustrated that the West’s global dominance was no longer guaranteed.
William Tyler
William Tyler has spent his entire professional life in adult education, beginning at Kingsgate College in 1969. He has lectured widely for many public bodies, including the University of Cambridge and the WEA, in addition to speaking to many clubs and societies. In 2009, William was awarded the MBE for services to adult education, and he has previously been a scholar in residence at the London Jewish Cultural Centre.