The Vietnam War remains one of the most iconic events of the 20th century. In the United States, it polarized public opinion and changed foreign policy. It destroyed the presidency of Lyndon Johnson and was the catalyst for a massively impactful protest movement. More importantly, in Vietnam, as well as surrounding areas, it caused untold destruction, death, and suffering.

Inside you will haer about...

• Vietnam’s Past
• Exit the French
• The United States and Ngo Dinh Diem
• The Resistance War Against America Begins
• “Americanization”
• The American Home Front
• Vietnamization and President Nixon
• The End of the Vietnam War and Its Aftermath

Millions of Vietnamese and Cambodian people were killed, and many - including Americans - remain missing. Its origins lie in Europe’s colonial conquests, and its legacies endure to this day. Listen to this comprehensive, concise history of the Vietnam War.