There's Something Happening Here: The Vietnam War - Part II - Roasted Monk(fish) with Lemon and Herb Butter

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“We are not about to send American boys nine or ten thousand miles away from home to do what Asian boys ought to be doing for themselves.” —President Lyndon Johnson

Between 1960 and 1964, the conflict in Vietnam escalated from a simmering insurgency to a full-blown international crisis. It was a time of political intrigue, military build-up, and ideological warfare. By the end of 1964, the stage was set for one of the longest and most controversial wars in U.S. history.

Looking back, it’s clear that many of the challenges the U.S. faced in Vietnam were already apparent during this period: a lack of clear objectives, deep divisions within South Vietnam, and the difficulty of fighting a guerrilla war in unfamiliar terrain. These years were a prelude to a conflict that would come to define a generation.

On this episode, the Hungry Historian will guide you through the events that made Vietnam more than just a regional conflict for the United States—it was now a test of American resolve in the Cold War. The decisions made between 1960 and 1964 laid the groundwork for the massive U.S. military intervention that followed.

As for the culinary portion of the program, Chef Money will be stopping by to serve up a recipe inspired by events that will be highlighted within this episode. This is one that you won't want to miss out on. A dish from the depths of the ocean brought to your kitchen table - Roasted Monk(fish) with Lemon and Herb Butter.

Cheers!

Roasted Monk(fish) with Lemon and Herb Butter

Ingredients:

• monkfish fillet
• lemon
• butter
• fresh parsley

** Directions and Chef Money tips available within the show or on the official Instagram account of The Hungry Historian - @hungry_historian