LZs or Landing Zones were used extensively in the Vietnam War to move forces in and out of combat zones. LZ Kansas City tells the stories of local veterans who “landed” back here after the war. From veteran's experiences overseas, reactions here at home, and local memorials, LZ Kansas City captures Heartland perspectives forty years after the conflict ended.
LZ Kansas City: Stories and Impact of the Vietnam War
LZ Kansas City: Stories and Impact of the Vietnam War
LZ Kansas City tells the stories of local veterans who “landed” back here after the war.
LZ Kansas City: Stories and Impact of the Vietnam War
KCPT Presents An Evening with Ken Burns & Lynn Novick
KCPT hosts an evening with award-winning filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick.
LZ Kansas City: Stories and Impact of the Vietnam War
An estimated 265,000 military women served their country during the Vietnam War.
LZ Kansas City: Stories and Impact of the Vietnam War
Marches and protests against the Vietnam War began as early as 1965 in the KC region.
LZ Kansas City: Stories and Impact of the Vietnam War
KC memorials for those who were killed in Vietnam were not completed until the mid-1980s.
LZ Kansas City: Stories and Impact of the Vietnam War
Local historians and veterans share insights on Kansas City's place in the war.
LZ Kansas City: Stories and Impact of the Vietnam War
Dr. James Willbanks shares what it’s like to teach a war he experienced first hand.
