Vietnam, Vietnam
1971
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This film reviews the cultural and religious history of Vietnam, along with the development of, and U.S. involvement in, the Vietnam War. (Only the first two minutes are available, providing an overview of the Sixties.)
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, some favoring U.S. involvement and some opposing it. The movie was executive produced and directed by John Ford, with a narration by actor Charlton Heston.
You can also watch this video in our main National Archives online catalog.
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, some favoring U.S. involvement and some opposing it. The movie was executive produced and directed by John Ford, with a narration by actor Charlton Heston.
You can also watch this video in our main National Archives online catalog.
This primary source comes from the Records of the U.S. Information Agency.
National Archives Identifier: 1183005
Full Citation: Vietnam, Vietnam; 1971; Moving Images Relating to U.S. Domestic and International Activities , 1982 - 1999; Records of the U.S. Information Agency, Record Group 306; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/vietnam-vietnam, April 18, 2025]Rights: Copyright Not Evaluated Learn more on our privacy and legal page.