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NPR American Chronicles: The Vietnam War
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NPR reports on the Vietnam War, from its origins to the major battles, through the Fall of Saigon, to repercussions of the conflict still felt today.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I lived through the Vietnam War. It touched everyone in my generation. I have never read or listened to a more balanced or insightful report. Thank you NPR for providing a resource I can use with my students to help them understand the turmoil of the era.