The Vietnam War

En Español: Riding the Tiger (1961-1963)

Episode 12 | 1h 27m 17s  | Video has closed captioning.

President Kennedy inspires idealistic young Americans to serve their country and wrestles with how deeply to get involved in South Vietnam. As the increasingly autocratic Diem regime faces a growing communist insurgency and widespread Buddhist protests, a grave political crisis unfolds.

Aired: 09/18/17

Expires: 12/31/25

Rating: NR

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