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America - Part 16 - Vietnam War: The American Story

America - Part 16 - Vietnam War: The American Story

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A mini- documentary-style overview of the Vietnam War from the American perspective — origins, escalation, combat experience, the home-front divide, Nixon’s Vietnamization, withdrawal, Fall of Saigon, and lasting political and social impacts. Covers Gulf of Tonkin, Tet Offensive, Agent Orange, veterans’ trauma, the draft, Pentagon Papers, and the “Vietnam syndrome.” Perfect for educators and students seeking a concise, sourced narrative on U.S. policy, military strategy, and national debate. Run time: 20 minutes 45 seconds. If this helped your lesson or research, please like and share the video. #VietnamWar #USHistory #Vietnam #ColdWar #MilitaryHistory

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Title and Opening

Context and Overview

Early Involvement and Instability

Escalation Under Johnson

The War on the Ground

The Home Front

Antiwar Movement and Social Unrest

Vietnamization and Expansion to Cambodia/Laos

Withdrawal and Fall of Saigon

Impact on U.S. Politics and Society

Military Transformation and Lessons

Cautionary Legacy and Conclusion

Final Instruction

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