Vietnam 1945 - The Complex Beginning
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 | 2:00pm-3:30pm
Details:
Tuesday, October 1, 2:00-3:30 pm
The events of 1945 laid the groundwork for America's later involvement in the Vietnam War. After Japan's surrender, the Viet Minh, led by Ho Chi Minh, declared independence. During this period, the United States, France, Japan, and China had significant, complex roles. Retired U.S. Army Colonel Steve Rundle and former Intelligence Officer Carl Pales will discuss the pivotal year of 1945 and its impact on Vietnam's future.
Free and Open to All.
Carl Pales earned a BA in International Studies/Russian Studies from GMU in 1985 and a MS in Intelligence from the Defense Intelligence College in 1994. He served as a foreign ground force intelligence analyst covering various regions from 1986-2019, including nine years as Senior Intelligence Officer, deploying to conflict zones twice as a civilian. He is an avid student of history and current events.
Steve Rundle (Colonel U.S. Army retired) earned a BA in Sino-Soviet Studies at James Madison University and a Masters in Southeast Asia Studies at Cornell University. He served 25 in the US Army as a Cavalry Officer, Intelligence Officer, and Southeast Asian Foreign Area Officer. His last assignment was the Defense Attaché, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. After retiring, he continued his army career as a civilian foreign ground forces analyst, culminating as Senior Intelligence Officer for East Asia and the Americas.
Open to all.
Location:
The Center
Seats available: 60