USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Following Tet in February 1968, trusted and esteemed broadcaster Walter Cronkite delivered a televised speech now referred to as the ‘Cronkite Moment. ‘ Cronkite suggested that Vietnam was ‘mired in stalemate, ’ unwinnable and therefore should be brought to an end.

Detailed explanation-2: -Evidence indicates the press is responsible for revealing the naked, uncensored truth regarding war to the American public. As news reports became increasingly negative, public opinion compelled the government to down size troop deployment; therefore, forcing an adjustment to America’s policy in Vietnam.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some believe that the media played a large role in the U.S. defeat. They argue that the media’s tendency toward negative reporting helped to undermine support for the war in the United States while its uncensored coverage provided valuable information to the enemy in Vietnam.