University of Vermont to host Vietnam War forum

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The University of Vermont is hosting an event on Tuesday to look back at the Vietnam War.

Former Vermont senator Patrick Leahy was heavily involved in the end of American involvement in the conflict in Southeast Asia.

Tuesday and Wednesday, speakers will discuss everything from the experience of soldiers on the ground to the relationship between the U.S. and Vietnam now.

The forum at UVM kicks off Tuesday evening.