The role of the media in the Vietnam War was relatively small compared to other American wars. True or false?

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15 July, 04:05

The role of the media in the Vietnam War was relatively small compared to other American wars. True or false?

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Juliana Rogers · Answer 1

False.

The role of the media in the evolution of the Vietnam war cannot be overstated.

For the first time, Americans were shown in real time the impact of their decision to go war was on the soldiers that were fighting.

With broadcasters like Walter Cronkite reporting, the war didn't stand a chance to gain popular support.