The Vietnam War

Description

This 10-part, 18-hour documentary series from directors Ken Burns and Lynn Novick presents firsthand accounts of the Vietnam War from nearly 80 witnesses, including Americans who fought in the war and some who opposed it, as well as Vietnamese combatants and civilians from both sides. Digitally remastered archival footage, photographs, historic television broadcasts and home movies offer different perspectives on the conflict. Also providing insight are audio recordings from inside the administrations of Presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and Richard Nixon.

Upcoming Episodes

• Things Fall Apart

  Shaken by the violence of the Tet Offensive, assassinations and unrest, Americans begin to doubt President Lyndon B. Johnson's promise that victory is near; Johnson decides not to seek re-election. (90 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Thursday, May. 01, 2025 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Friday, May. 02, 2025 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

• The Veneer of Civilization

  Draft-age Americans wrestle with their choices; Richard Nixon narrowly wins the presidential election; soldiers on all sides of the conflict witness savagery and courage. (120 minutes)

  Schedule	Channel	Audio	HD
  Thursday, May. 08, 2025 @ 9:00PM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD
  Friday, May. 09, 2025 @ 01:00AM ET	WNIT HDTV 34.1	Stereo	HD

  See our full program schedule.

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