From 1965 to 1975, television played an unprecedented role in shaping American perceptions of the Vietnam War. New technology and unlimited access to the battlefields of Southeast Asia invested field reporters with the ability to broadcast what became known as "bang-bang" coverage. The carnage of the war and the consequences for American morale, both on the battlefield and at home, led to deep divisions in how Americans viewed the role of government, the military, social change, and war itself. Students will analyze documentaries, news, and fictional programming that depict the Vietnam War period from multiple perspectives.Program Format:
This class begins with a discussion about the historical context of the Vietnam War in the United States. The body of the class consists of viewing and discussing contemporaneous news footage of specific events and covered by television during the 1960's and 1970s. Clips may include but are not limited to: Walter Cronkites "We Are Mired In Stalemate" Broadcast, All in the Family (Christmas Episode regarding Vietnam War), Wiseman's documentary "Basic Training," among others.
| Program Length | 120 minutes (2 sessions) | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | Interactive Cost: $125.00 Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge | |
| Program Fee Notes | $125 per one-hour session |
| Content Provider | The Paley Center for Media  2008-09 | |
| Contact Information | Nicole Kempskie nkempskie@paleycenter.org 25 W. 52nd Street New York, NY 10019 United States Phone: (212) 621-6661 Fax: (212) 621-6765 | |
| Program Type | Program Series This workshop is offered in two one-hour sessions. | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 10, 11, 12 | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 40 |