The Vietnam War

After a century of French occupation, Vietnam emerges independent but divided into North and South.

With South Vietnam near collapse, LBJ begins bombing the North and sends US troops to the South.

President Johnson escalates the war while promising the public that victory is in sight.

After chaos roils the Democratic Convention, Nixon, promising peace, narrowly wins the presidency.

South Vietnam fights on its own as Nixon and Kissinger find a way out for America. The POWs return.