The Vietnam War - Part 1: Vietnam and the War | History Documentary

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The US's fear of communism caused American troops to go into Vietnam under President Kennedy in 1961. A war fought nightly on TV, it engendered a huge anti-war movement. By 1973, Nixon had resigned and the US was forced to withdraw in 1975.

In this episode: Vietnam's early history, its people, dynastic struggles, and invasions. The French, the Japanese in WWII, and the rise of communism in 1941. The emergence of Ho Chi Minh, nationalism into communism. The effect of the domino theory, JFK's assassination, and the Gulf of Tonkin incident. The US was drawn into bloody conflict.

Please note: During the first 5 - 6 minutes, Vietnam’s early history is briefly outlined. Professor Kiernan speaks about “the Portuguese and the Philippines.” To clarify, the Philippines were colonized by the Spanish, not the Portuguese. I’d like to thank a commentator—you know who you are—for pointing this out.

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