THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
THE VIETNAM WAR
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Question
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Why was the media so powerful in influencing Americans’ attitudes toward the Vietnam War?
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It was the first televised war.
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It was the first war reported in the newspapers.
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It was the first war to announce casualty numbers.
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It was the first war the United States fought in Asia.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Americans could see military abuses on television, such as the My Lai Massacre in 1968, which sparked riots in cities and university campuses across the nation. This outrage, fueled by television coverage, ultimately led to the decision to withdrawal of U.S. troops in 1973, and end of the U.S involvement in the war.
Detailed explanation-2: -As reports from the field became increasingly accessible to citizens, public opinion began to turn against U.S. involvement, though many Americans continued to support it. Others felt betrayed by their government for not being truthful about the war. This led to an increase in public pressure to end the war.
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