Video Parts (17 across 4 reels)
This clip is Reel 4, Part 3 of a 17-part film. Watch from the beginning
Vietnam! Vietnam! Reel 4 · Part 3
Description
This film reviews the cultural and religious history of Vietnam, along with the development of (and U.S. involvement in) the Vietnam War. The war footage includes combat scenes, civilian massacres, and mistreatment of prisoners of war (POWs). The film concludes with a quick succession of comments by well-known and average citizens, with some favoring U.S. involvement and some opposing it. The film was directed by Sherman Beck, produced by Bruce Herschensohn, executive produced by John Ford, and narrated by Charlton Heston.
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Records of the U.S. Information Agency
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Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities
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