Beyond the water’s edge - U.S. expatriates and the Vietnam antiwar movement - Thesis (Doctor of Philosophy, History)

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A Ph.D. dissertation examining the relationship between U.S. expatriates and the Vietnam antiwar movement, framed beyond national boundaries. The work argues that critiques of U.S. policy and questions of patriotism do not end at “the water’s edge,” using historical research and archival evidence. It outlines a sustained investigation supported by multiple institutions and research trips in the United States, Europe, and Canada, culminating in a complete dissertation submission for the University of Iowa’s History doctoral requirement.

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- Beyond the water's edge: U.S. expatriates and the Vietnam antiwar movement. Cochran, Joshua D. [https://iro.uiowa.edu/esploro/outputs/doctoral/Beyond-the-waters-edge/9983776747902771/fi](https://iro.uiowa.edu/esploro/outputs/doctoral/Beyond-the-waters-edge/9983776747902771/fi)lesAndLinks?index=0 Cochran, J. D. (2019) . Beyond the water’s edge: U.S. expatriates and the Vietnam antiwar movement [University of Iowa]. [https://doi.org/10.17077/etd.zhzwpozs](https://doi.org/10.17077/etd.zhzwpozs) [https://iro.uiowa.edu](https://iro.uiowa.edu) Free to read and download Copyright © 2014 Joshua D. Cochran Downloaded on 2026/10/13 17:29:47-0500 - BEYOND THE WATER’S EDGE: U. S. EXPATRIATES AND THE VIETNAM ANTIWAR MOVEMENT by Joshua D. Cochran A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in History in the Graduate College of The University of Iowa August 2014 Thesis Supervisor: Associate Professor Michaela Hoenicke Moore Copyright by JOSHUA D. COCHRAN 2014 All Rights Reserved Graduate College The University of Iowa Iowa City, Iowa CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL PH.D. THESIS This is to certify that the Ph.D. thesis of Joshua D. Cochran has been approved by the Examining Committee for the thesis requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy degree in History at the August 2014 graduation. Thesis Committee: Michaela Hoenicke Moore, Thesis Supervisor | Colin Gordon | | --- | | Stephen Vlastos | | Landon Storrs | Harry Stecopoulos To Heather, Michelle, and Margaret ii Proper criticism of a national policy certainly does not stop at the water’s edge. Nor does patriotism begin at the water’s edge. Eugene McCarthy,“Speech on Dissent and Patriotism,” January, 16 1968 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS I collected many personal and professional debts in writing this dissertation, and throughout the course of my education. With the completion of this project, I want to extend my thanks to the many of the sources of support. First, I received critical funding from the University of Wisconsin Libraries that allowed me to spend a month working with archival collections at the Wisconsin Historical Society. The Gerald R. Ford Foundation awarded me assistance to conduct research at the Ford Library in Ann Arbor. A Stanley Award from the University of Iowa International Programs allowed me to go abroad and consult archives in Europe and Canada. Finally, the University of Iowa History Department and Graduate College provided funding in the final stages to complete the research and finish writing my dissertation. Even before I entered the University of Iowa, the personal and professional compassion, care, and attention from many individuals made this work, and any success I have achieved, possible. My mother, Ruth Cochran, was my earliest advocate and teacher. My dad, Marcus Cochran, imparted the value of hard work. His iconoclastic worldview taught an aspiring historian to question most things, and accept few things at face value. My mother-in-law, Carolyn Karal, has always given me her unconditional love and support and my father-in law Jim Karal, a Vietnam War veteran, was forever interested in my project and willing to share his recollections of the period. I am grateful to my sisters, Hillary, Linda, and Jennifer for their support as well. Roger Durham deserves most of the blame for my decision to pursue graduate study. His “Introduction to International Relations” course in my first semester at Aquinas College gave me a taste of the rigors and rewards of intellectual inquiry, and showed me how a professor can be instrumental in shaping a young mind. Other professors, including Glenn Barkan, Vicki McMillan, Dan Brooks, Bill Graff, Roger Remington, and fellow Hawkeye Jason Duncan offered advice and assistance at formative moments of my education. Michael Chiarappa and Kristin Szylvian were amazing mentors at WMU and have continued to extend their support and

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What topic does the dissertation focus on?

The dissertation focuses on U.S. expatriates and their relationship to the Vietnam antiwar movement, emphasizing how antiwar criticism and patriotism operate beyond U.S. borders.

What academic degree and field does the thesis fulfill?

It is a Doctor of Philosophy thesis in History submitted in partial fulfillment of the University of Iowa’s requirements.

Where did the author conduct research for the dissertation?

The acknowledgements describe research supported by archival collections in the United States, and additional consultation of archives in Europe and Canada.

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