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The Vietnam War

Reporters in Vietnam

A journalist discovers that it is not always possible to remain neutral reporting on war.

Aired 08/24/2017

FromKen Burns

The Vietnam War

Reporters in Vietnam

Clip: Episode 3 | 1m 35sVideo has Closed Captions

A journalist discovers that it is not always possible to remain neutral reporting on war.

Despite the dangers, reporters flock to cover the conflict in Vietnam. One journalist discovers that it is not always possible to remain neutral reporting on war.

Aired 08/24/2017

FromKen Burns

Funding for The Vietnam War is provided by Bank of America; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; David H. Koch; The Blavatnik Family Foundation; Park Foundation; The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; The...

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