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The Vietnam War

The Veneer of Civilization (Explicit Language Version)

After chaos roils the Democratic Convention, Nixon, promising peace, wins the presidency.

Aired 09/25/2017 | Expires 01/01/2026

FromKen Burns

The Veneer of Civilization (Explicit Language Version)
The Vietnam War

The Veneer of Civilization (Explicit Language Version)

Episode 27 | 1h 51m 26sVideo has Closed Captions

After chaos roils the Democratic Convention, Nixon, promising peace, wins the presidency.

Public support for the war declines, and American men of draft age face difficult decisions and wrenching moral choices. After police battle with demonstrators in the streets of Chicago, Richard Nixon wins the presidency, promising law and order at home and peace overseas. In Vietnam, the war goes on and soldiers on all sides witness terrible savagery and unflinching courage.

Aired 09/25/2017 | Expires 01/01/2026

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...

The Vietnam War

The Veneer of Civilization (Explicit Language Version)

Episode 27 | 1h 51m 26sVideo has Closed Captions

Public support for the war declines, and American men of draft age face difficult decisions and wrenching moral choices. After police battle with demonstrators in the streets of Chicago, Richard Nixon wins the presidency, promising law and order at home and peace overseas. In Vietnam, the war goes on and soldiers on all sides witness terrible savagery and unflinching courage.

Aired 09/25/2017 | Expires 01/01/2026

FromKen Burns

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We asked viewers to share their experiences during the events of the Vietnam War era. The response was thousands of videos, photographs, and short stories.

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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