Dr. William Hammond (January 1, 1943 - November 27, 2022)[1] was an American historian who specialized in the United States’ conflicts in Southeast Asia, especially Vietnam.
He is best known for his widely praised account of media and military relations during the Vietnam War.
Hammond later worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Maryland, College Park, teaching courses about Vietnam and military-media history.
After earning his bachelor's degree in medieval history, Hammond continued at Catholic University.
He is a senior lecturer and offers classes such as the Military and the Media in American History and The United States in Vietnam.