Events

"The Cold War: History, Literature, and Culture" will take place in Austin at the LBJ Presidential Library from June 3–6. The institute will expand participants' understanding of the history of the Cold War and its representation in literature and culture. Presentations on the history of the Cold War will cover topics such as the origins of the Cold War; containment; the Cuban Missile Crisis; the Vietnam War; Nixon, China, and the Cold War; and the legacy of the Cold War. Presentations on literature and culture will focus on the literature, film, music, and popular culture of the era.