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The Vietnam War

Season 1 Episode 7: The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969)

Next episode, the struggle for identity intensifies as young Americans face difficult decisions. Meanwhile, a narrow presidential victory is secured by Richard Nixon, while on the battlefields, soldiers from all sides are exposed to both the brutality and heroism of war.

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Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Déjà Vu (1858-1961)

1. Déjà Vu (1858-1961)

Aired: Sep 17, 2017

Vietnam gains independence from nearly a century of French colonial rule, but...

Episode 2 Riding the Tiger (1961-1963)

2. Riding the Tiger (1961-1963)

Aired: Sep 18, 2017

The United States weighs its level of involvement in South Vietnam as communi...

Episode 3 The River Styx (January 1964-December 1965)

3. The River Styx (January 1964-December 1965)

Aired: Sep 19, 2017

The next episode unfolds as President Lyndon B. Johnson takes decisive action...

Episode 4 Resolve (January 1966-June 1967)

4. Resolve (January 1966-June 1967)

Aired: Sep 20, 2017

American air power is challenged as North Vietnamese troops successfully navi...

Episode 5 This Is What We Do (July-December 1967)

5. This Is What We Do (July-December 1967)

Aired: Sep 21, 2017

As casualties mount on both sides, American soldiers face deadly ambushes and...

Episode 6 Things Fall Apart (January-June 1968)

6. Things Fall Apart (January-June 1968)

Aired: Sep 24, 2017

As the Tet Offensive unleashes chaos and violence, American trust in Presiden...

Episode 7 The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969)

7. The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969)

Aired: Sep 25, 2017

Next episode, the struggle for identity intensifies as young Americans face d...

Episode 8 The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970)

8. The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970)

Aired: Sep 26, 2017

As the war in Vietnam winds down, a new controversy erupts when President Nix...

Episode 9 A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973)

9. A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973)

Aired: Sep 27, 2017

The South Vietnamese continue to battle independently, suffering devastating ...

Episode 10 The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward)

10. The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward)

Aired: Sep 28, 2017

Civil war continues in Vietnam as President Richard Nixon resigns. After Nort...

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Main Cast

Peter Coyote Narrator (voice)

Appearances

Tim O'Brien

Max Cleland

Creators

Ken Burns Director

Lynn Novick Director

Info about The Vietnam War

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Countries: United States, United Kingdom

Genres:War, Documentary, History

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