American History Scholar & Professor; Vietnam War Expert; Author of "Into the Quagmire"; Co-Author of "In Retrospect"
Brian VanDeMark Biography
Brian VanDeMark is a historian and professor of American history whose career focuses on pivotal and debated periods in U.S. history. VanDeMark has taught at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis as an associate professor of history, offering courses on the Vietnam War for nearly three decades. He earned his doctorate from the University of California, Los Angeles. His academic appointments have included serving as Freeman Professor of American History at the Johns Hopkins University–Nanjing University Center for Chinese and American Studies in Nanjing, China, and as a Visiting Fellow at St. Catherine's College, University of Oxford.
VanDeMark is recognized for his scholarship on the Vietnam War, beginning with the publication of "Into the Quagmire: Lyndon Johnson and the Escalation of the Vietnam War," which examines America's increasing involvement in Vietnam during a critical period. He contributed to Robert McNamara's memoir, co-authoring "In Retrospect: The Tragedy and Lessons of Vietnam," which served as the basis for the documentary film "The Fog of War: Eleven Lessons from the Life of Robert S. McNamara."
His research extends to the history of science and American foreign policy. VanDeMark authored "Pandora's Keepers: Nine Men and the Atomic Bomb," a collective biography exploring the ethical and personal challenges faced by Manhattan Project scientists. He also wrote "American Sheikhs: Two Families, Four Generations, and the Story of America's Influence in the Middle East," which examines the history of the American University of Beirut and U.S. engagement in the region.
In "Kent State: An American Tragedy," VanDeMark investigates the Kent State massacre, providing a detailed analysis of the event's impact on American society and politics. His work is noted for its use of social science methodologies, drawing on decision-making research, sociology, psychology, and behavioral economics to analyze the actions of American leaders. VanDeMark's writing addresses themes of leadership, judgment, and the consequences of political decisions, contributing to discussions in academic, military, and public policy circles.
-
How do I book Brian VanDeMark to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Brian VanDeMark for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Brian VanDeMark, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Brian VanDeMark or any other speaker of your choice. -
What are the speaker fees for Brian VanDeMark
Speaking fees for Brian VanDeMark, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Brian VanDeMark are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Brian VanDeMark, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Brian VanDeMark speak about?
Brian VanDeMark is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Author, Educational Motivational, History, Leadership, Non-Fiction Authors, Professors, World Affairs -
Where does Brian VanDeMark travel from?
Brian VanDeMark generally travels from Maryland, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent. -
Who is Brian VanDeMark’s agent?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Brian VanDeMark for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Brian VanDeMark for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Brian VanDeMark or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Brian VanDeMark is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Brian VanDeMark for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Brian VanDeMark generally travels from MD, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Akhil Amar, Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins, Erik S. McDuffie, Samuel W. Mitcham Jr. and George Couros. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Brian VanDeMark for an upcoming live or virtual event.
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.








