“The Vietnam War” The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969) 17

17 The Veneer of Civilization (June 1968-May 1969) Public support for the war declines, and American men of draft age face difficult decisions and wrenching...

“The Vietnam War” Riding the Tiger (1961-63) 12

12 Riding the Tiger (1961-63) President Kennedy inspires idealistic young Americans to serve their country and wrestles with how deeply to get involved in South...

“The Vietnam War” A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973) 19

19 A Disrespectful Loyalty (May 1970-March 1973) South Vietnamese forces fighting on their own in Laos suffer a terrible defeat. Massive U.S. airpower makes the...

“The War” A Necessary War: December 1941 – December 1942 11

11 A Necessary War: December 1941 - December 1942 Ken Burns' seven-part series tells the story of World War II through the experiences of ordinary...

“The War” When Things Get Tough: January 1943 – December 1943 12

12 When Things Get Tough: January 1943 - December 1943 The American documentary series about World War II continues into 1943. US airmen carry out...

“Prohibition”

Ken Burns explores the history of America's prohibition era (1920-33), when alcohol was outlawed after the passage of the 18th Amendment in 1919....

“Prohibition” A Nation of Drunkards 11

11 A Nation of Drunkards Part 1 of Ken Burns' three-part history of the prohibition era (1920-33) opens with the start of the temperance movement...

“The Vietnam War” The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970) 18

18 The History of the World (April 1969-May 1970) With morale plummeting in Vietnam, President Nixon begins withdrawing American troops. As news breaks of an...

“The Vietnam War” The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward) 110

110 The Weight of Memory (March 1973-Onward) In the finale, the Watergate scandal rivets Americans' attention and forces President Nixon to resign; and the Vietnamese...

“The War”

Documentary that chronicles World War II through the experiences of everyday people., Ken Burns continues his exploration of massive, sweeping subjects with his...

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