Aired Wednesday June 16, 2:05am - 4:00amon PBS America +1

The Vietnam War

Series 1 Episode 7: The Veneer of Civilization

Public support for the war declines, and American men of draft age face difficult decisions and wrenching moral choices. After police battle with demonstrators on 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.

Category
Documentary / War / History
Original air date
2017-09-25
Cast and crew
  • Ken BurnsDirector
  • Lynn NovickDirector
  • Peter CoyoteNarrator