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The Vietnam war began November 1st, 1955.

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South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem was overthrown and assassinated. American journalists captured the political dilemma, creating early doubts for the outcome of the war.

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Escalation and first Vietnamese battles cast on television - 1965

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Escalation and first Vietnamese battles cast on television - 1965

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After more and more troops were sent to Vietnam, nightly news broadcasts began showing graphic combat footage. This was the first time Americans could witness the atrocities of war from their living room.

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The Tet Offensive were attacks staged by the North Vietnamese forces on January 31st, 1968. The Tet Offensive consisted of attacks by over 85,000 troops under the direction of the Vietcong. They attacked five major South Vietnamese cities, military bases, and many other towns and villages. The Tet Offensive was seen as a major defeat for the United States.

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Walter Cronkite's February 1968 assessment

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Walter Cronkite's February 1968 assessment

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Walter Cronkite, the anchor of the CBS Evening News stated that the conflict in Vietnam was "mired in stalemate". this was seen as many as the turning point in the change of reporting about Vietnam.

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Journalist Seymour Hersh exposed the Mai Lai Massacre; an event where U.S soldiers killed over 500 Vietnamese civilians. Shocking photos and reports ignited more rage and discernment for the Vietnam War.

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The New York Times and The Washington Post both posted leaked classified documents showing the government's misleading statements on the progress of the Vietnam War. The Supreme Court upheld press freedom, strengthening the role of media during the Vietnam War.

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Public disapproval and extensive media coverage eventually contributed to the United State's choice to withdrawal from the war.