Lunch and educational presentation on Vietnam

Join 10 of our sister Meetup members, It's My Time To Travel, for another partner presentation with Active Minds and community experts for an ongoing series of lectures to foster lifelong learning. Free. Drop
Ages 55+
The Library is proud to partner with Active Minds and community experts for an ongoing series of lectures to foster lifelong learning. Free. Drop in.
This session will discuss Vietnam. One of the fastest growing economies in Southeast Asia, Vietnam is predicted to be among the world’s 20 largest economies by 2050 because of its large population, growing consumer class and rich natural resources. Over seventy years ago, France, under pressure from Soviet-backed forces, ended its colonial control of Vietnam. Thereafter, the United States increased its troop presence in the region, an escalation that led to the Vietnam War. Over half a century after the US withdrawal, Vietnam is a very different country with a bustling economy and relatively friendly relations with the United States. Join Active Minds as we take a look back at the evolution of Vietnam with a particular focus on its relationship with its neighbor China.
We can meet prior to the lecture for lunch at OOka. The lecture is at the Broomfield Library in the Eisenhower Meeting room. The lecture starts at 1:30 pm.