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The Tet Offensive and the Media
KEY QUESTION Provides a topical overview that presents historical background on the event and introduces the key question: Was media coverage of the Tet Offensive the primary reason Tet was viewed by the American public as a major defeat for the United States? READ MORE NEED TO KNOW Offers a background essay and a collection of documents, events, biographies, audio, video, and images on the Tet Offensive and the American media that will help students better understand the situation in Vietnam and how Tet was a major turning point in the war. READ MORE DILEMMA Develops critical thinking abilities with essays from two historians that provide an opportunity for students to evaluate bias in the media and form their own opinions on the level to which it may have affected public opinion of the Vietnam War. READ MORE DOING MORE Offers a classroom activity based on a primary source document designed to help students think deeply about bias in the media, the role media plays in public opinion, journalistic ethics, and the impact of journalists on Americans and political figures. READ MORE
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Cold War: A Student Encyclopedia	United States at War	Conflict & Compromise in History: Citizen Soldier
This comprehensive and up-to-date student reference on the Cold War offers expert coverage of all aspects of the conflict in a richly designed, fully illustrated format. More	This award-winning database provides historical insight and analysis on the themes and consequences of all major U.S.-involved wars. More	A teacher resource book from NHD providing a critical look at our armed forces and the role of the citizen soldier in American history. More