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Early Antiwar Movement
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An antiwar movement begins to grow as Americans learn of the conflict in Vietnam.
Binh Gia
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North Vietnamese forces ambush South Vietnamese Marines responding to a downed helicopter.
Ia Drang
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Soldiers discuss the psychological shock of witnessing death on the battlefield.
Student Protests
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Students across South Vietnam protest the government's treatment of Buddhist monks.
Finishing School
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A Marine describes how war exposes a dark side of human nature.
Declaration of Independence
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In 1945, people gather to hear Ho Chi Minh declare Vietnamese independence.
What is Vietnam Worth to Me?
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In a taped conversation, President Johnson expresses concern about the war in Vietnam.
New York City March, 1967
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An antiwar activist recalls a large protest march in New York City.
Losses in His Family
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A Viet Cong soldier recalls losing several family members in the war.
Ho Chi Minh Trail
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A youth volunteer on the Ho Chi Minh Trail describes her experiences.
Understanding the Enemy
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A South Vietnamese woman researches the communist movement in her country.
Humanity
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A Viet Cong soldier realizes his American enemy is not unlike his own countrymen.
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