The Big Picture. Why Vietnam?
Description
This classic episode of the U.S. Army's The Big Picture series documents the buildup to the Vietnam War, from the withdrawal of French troops to the bombings of the U.S. Embassy and the intense fighting our troops engaged in to combat Ho Chi Minh and the Viet Cong. It presents the reasons for each stage of escalating U.S. involvement, presenting them as reluctant responses to North Vietnamese aggression and intransigence, and makes moral and strategic arguments for American commitment. Featuring footage provided by the National Archives and Records Administration, this documentary features coverage of President Lyndon Johnson, Secretary of State Dean Rusk, and Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.
Runtime
28 min 6 sec
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Films on Demand
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