Thursday 4/13: How and Why Did America Get Involved in Iraq?

This class -- and Dr. Williams' guest lecture -- will take place in person during regular class time, in the Trinity 3rd floor conference room at 46 Aborn Street in Providence, right across the street from Durks' BBQ.  Parking should be available for free on surrounding streets.

If you are unable to join us in person, you should be able to join us via Zoom

Zoom link to attend class can be found here.  Passcode is 726087.

The recording of this class can be found here.

Thursday 4/13: How and Why Did America Get Involved in Iraq?

      Guest Lecturer: Dr. Brian Williams

Read or view before class:

●  C.J. Chivers, The Fighters, chapters 3-5, 7

●  Film:  “No End in Sight,” award-winning film on the origins and early years of the Iraq War (prior to the surge)

Prepare or organize before class:

●  What similarities and differences do you see between the Vietnam War, and Iraq War – in terms of the decision to go to war, how the US chose to fight the war, and what the experience of combat was like for US soldiers?

●  Dr. Williams will share a history of the war in Iraq, and its part in the Global War on Terrorism in the wake of 9/11.  As you watch the film and read the Chivers chapters, think of questions to ask during his visit, that might connect that larger history with the experiences of American soldiers.