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Turning Point: The Vietnam War

The Vietnam War's profound effects on American identity, causing social division and eroding government trust. More than military defeat, it transformed US politics and culture.

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Cast & Crew See All

Fredrik Logevall
Self - Author, Embers of War
George J. Veith
Self - Author, Drawn Swords in a Distant Land
Marc J. Selverstone
Self - Director of Presidential Studies, University of Virginia Miller Center

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

America Goes To War

Wed, Apr 30, 202572 mins

As Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.

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Awards

  • 2025 - IDA Award - Best Episodic Series - nominated
  • 2025 - HMMA Award - Best Original Score - Documentary Series (TV/Digital) - nominated

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