THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE VIETNAM WAR
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
How was Vietnam covered differently by the media than previous wars?
|
|
television
|
|
|
radio
|
|
|
internet
|
|
|
newsreels
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Vietnam was the first “television war” in the United States. Though the press had covered wars before, the uncensored and intensive coverage of the war in Vietnam was new, and it had a significant impact on many Americans’ views of the conflict.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Vietnam conflict is often referred to as the “first television war.” Film from Vietnam was flown to Tokyo for quick developing and editing and then flown on to the United States. Important stories could be transmitted directly by satellite from Tokyo.
There is 1 question to complete.