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The girl in the picture

the story of Kim Phuc, the photograph, and the Vietnam War
2001
Chronicles the life of the Vietnamese girl whose image shocked the world when she was photographed in 1972, burned by napalm and running from her village; and discusses how the photograph affected American society's views of the war, how her life was changed after the picture was released, and how it still haunts her today.

Choosing war

the lost chance for peace and the escalation of war in Vietnam
1999
Studies the effects U.S. decision making had on the start and outcome of the Vietnam War and discusses how America's decision to enter the war affected how other countries viewed it.

Where the domino fell

America and Vietnam, 1945 to 1995
1996
Recounts the history of America's military involvement in Vietnam from the end of World War II through 1975 and provides an overview of relations between America and Vietnam from 1975 to 1995.

The tragedy of Vietnam

1991
Traces U.S. participation in the Vietnam War, with a look at the policies and people who influenced the escalating involvement of American troops beginning with the Roosevelt presidency and ending with the fall of Saigon.

The limits of power

the United States in Vietnam
2005

A death in November

America in Vietnam, 1963
1987

Intervention

how America became involved in Vietnam
1986

A time for war

the United States and Vietnam, 1941-1975
1997

America's longest war

the United States and Vietnam, 1950-1975
1986

The Pentagon Papers

the Defense Department history of United States decisionmaking on Vietnam
1971

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