Journalism in Vietnam War

Introduction

The Vietnam War

American infantrymen search the trees for Viet Cong snipers during a battle in Phuoc Vinh, South Vietnam, 1967 (The Past).

The Vietnam War, unlike previous conflicts, was the first war that being televised across the nation, creating a new wave of media scrutiny and public discourse. The raw coverage captured by journalism brought a new perspective shedding light on the reality of armed conflict. Admist the backdrop of misinformation circulating among the American people during the war, certain journalists were able to expose the realities that may not have been covered by the mainstream media. 

Our project seeks to showcase a curated selection of prominent American journalists and broadcasters who reported the Vietnam War, particularly focusing on the profound impacts of their work on the evolution of American public opinion during this turbulent time. The exhibition is orgnaized into three sections. The first section is dedicated to presenting the biographies of these journalists and broadcasters. The second section highlights their critical contributions on the media front and their impactful work.  Finally, the third section explores the shift in American public opinion on the Vietnam War as a result of these influential reports.