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The Vietnam War: A Graphic History
When Senator Edward Kennedy declared, “Iraq is George Bush’s Vietnam,” everyone understood. The Vietnam War has become the touchstone for U.S. military misadventures—a war lost on the home front although never truly lost on the battlefront. During the pivotal decade of 1962 to 1972, U.S. involvement rose from a few hundred advisers to a fighting force of more than one million. This same period saw the greatest schism in American society since the Civil War, a generational divide pitting mothers and fathers against sons and daughters who protested the country’s ever-growing military involvement in Vietnam. Meanwhile, well-intentioned decisions in Washington became operational orders with tragic outcomes in the rice paddies, jungles, and villages of Southeast Asia. Through beautifully rendered artwork, The Vietnam War: A Graphic History depicts the course of the war from its initial expansion in the early 1960s through the evacuation of Saigon in 1975, and what transpired at home, from the antiwar movement and the assassinations of Robert Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr. to the Watergate break-in and the resignation of a president.
160 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2009
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Dwight Jon Zimmerman
110 books15 followersDWIGHT JON ZIMMERMAN is an award-winning author and producer. His most recent book, Uncommon Valor: The Medal of Honor and the Six Warriors Who Earned It in Afghanistan and Iraq, co-authored with John D. Gresham and published by St. Martin’s Press, received the 2010 Founder’s Award from the Military Writers Society of America, the organization’s highest honor. Zimmerman’s other books include the award-winning The Vietnam War: A Graphic History (Hill & Wang), with artist Wayne Vansant, the first-ever single-volume graphic history of the Vietnam War; the critically acclaimed Beyond Hell and Back (St. Martin’s Press), with co-author John D. Gresham, about seven pivotal special operations missions from Vietnam to present day, and the award-winning First Command: Paths to Leadership (Vandamere Press), about the pivotal moments in the early careers of some of America’s most important generals. First Command later became an award-winning mini-series on the Military Channel. Zimmerman has lectured at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the Naval War College and has written numerous articles on military history subjects. His articles have been selected by the Naval War College for use in their curriculum and recognized by the prestigious Journal of Special Operations Medicine. Zimmerman began his career in publishing at Marvel Comics, where he held a variety of editorial positions. In 1992, Zimmerman became executive editor of Topps Comics and was responsible for the editorial and art direction of its lines of media tie-in comics.
His next book is Saga of the Sioux an authorized young adult adaptation of Dee Brown’s Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. Zimmerman lives in Brooklyn, NY, with his wife and daughter.
His next book is Saga of the Sioux an authorized young adult adaptation of Dee Brown’s Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee. Zimmerman lives in Brooklyn, NY, with his wife and daughter.
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December 3, 2009
This was partially good and partially incomplete, (I read it in an hour and a half yesterday). It gives very little background to the origins of the Vietnam War, (i.e., the French in Indochina or the historical struggle of the Vietnamese people to break free of foreign invaders over a thousand years) and is sketchy about the war before President Johnson takes over in 1963. On the other hand, it does provide alot of military history for someone interested in that kind of thing, that is, the military operations and strategy employed by both sides, (although the concentration is heavily on the American strategy and American military leaders, tactics and weapons, although again, incomplete). There seems to be a tinge of pro-Americanism in this book since American tactics and firepower are portrayed as having won most of the battles, (but mostly that was irrelevant in the context of the Vietnam War). The caricatures are sometimes very poor. That's LBJ? It looks like Major Frank Burns; likewise other historical figures are quite difficult to recognize.
Overall, however, it gives younger students a background to the war. To do a better job I suggest the DVD series from the early '80s, "Vietnam: the 10,000 Day War". It must be very, very long because it was on PBS for ages and is pretty good about setting the stage for the war by talking alot about the French in Vietnam and how the French and the Chinese affected the Vietnamese psyche concering foreign domination.
I was interested to learn the names of various American military operations that are usually ignored in histories of the war and how the American government viewed the progress of the war. Generally, these ground operations are glossed over, but were very important in establishing the buildup of forces over the years. I found one major error in the book: President Nixon did not formally recognize China. He went to China to have talks with Mao and break the ice, but the United States still recognized Taiwan as China until 1979 under President Carter when both countries formally established relations.
Overall, however, it gives younger students a background to the war. To do a better job I suggest the DVD series from the early '80s, "Vietnam: the 10,000 Day War". It must be very, very long because it was on PBS for ages and is pretty good about setting the stage for the war by talking alot about the French in Vietnam and how the French and the Chinese affected the Vietnamese psyche concering foreign domination.
I was interested to learn the names of various American military operations that are usually ignored in histories of the war and how the American government viewed the progress of the war. Generally, these ground operations are glossed over, but were very important in establishing the buildup of forces over the years. I found one major error in the book: President Nixon did not formally recognize China. He went to China to have talks with Mao and break the ice, but the United States still recognized Taiwan as China until 1979 under President Carter when both countries formally established relations.
August 17, 2016
Fine if you know nothing about the Vietnam War but if you do have any prior knowledge, this book will drive you crazy. I don't know if I have ever heard someone sing the praises of the Tet Offensive like this author does.
Actually this isn't fine if you don't know anything about the war, because if this is your entrance into it, you would be sent in such an uninformed, horribly biased direction. No mention of why the country was split into two, absolutely no talk of imperialism or how we propped up South Vietnam and got rid of leaders we didn't like and the way My Lai was portrayed was almost pushing it under the rug.
It did do a good job of painting McNamara as the rotten SOB he was. Why on earth do we try to run our government and military like a business? That doesn't work!
Actually this isn't fine if you don't know anything about the war, because if this is your entrance into it, you would be sent in such an uninformed, horribly biased direction. No mention of why the country was split into two, absolutely no talk of imperialism or how we propped up South Vietnam and got rid of leaders we didn't like and the way My Lai was portrayed was almost pushing it under the rug.
It did do a good job of painting McNamara as the rotten SOB he was. Why on earth do we try to run our government and military like a business? That doesn't work!
June 7, 2013
American history/graphic format. Comprehensive overview of the decades of US involvement in Vietnam. Does not go into Vietnamese perspectives - for more insight on that, see GB Tran's graphic family history, Vietnamerica.
September 30, 2018
This is a detailed battle-by-battle military history of America's role in the Vietnam war. I wish that the authors would have spent more time explaining the historical reasons for the initial conflict within Vietnam before the first American boots hit ground.
November 21, 2019
This graphic novel is an excellent way to be introduced to the history of the American version of the Vietnam War. The battle for control of the country began in earnest when the Japanese surrendered to end World War II. There was a great deal of cooperation between the French in Indochina during World War II and there was Japanese assistance in the French regaining control after the Japanese surrender. For the Vietnamese, war never ended in 1945, their struggles just shifted to a new set of opponents.
The American involvement in Indochina in general and Vietnam in particular was based on an anti-communist ideology and what was called the “Domino Theory,” where the fall of one country to communism would lead to a succession of other nations going the same way. It was largely nonsense, three countries, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos all became communist and the world changed very little. In fact, Vietnam invaded Cambodia to oust the Pol Pot regime over their internal genocidal policies. Former allies Vietnam and China also fought a significant border skirmish.
The brutality of the war is generally captured, although there is little coverage of the massive civilian casualties. Most of the ink spent in covering that aspect deals with the communist killings in Hue and the American killings in My Lai. One point that is made and should have been emphasized more is that the North Vietnamese would never have quit. They understood that their tolerance for casualties was much higher than that of the American public.
One very positive point is the coverage of the Tet Offensive in early 1968. While it was an unquestioned military defeat of the communist forces, it was an incredible public relations victory in American public opinion. After being told that an American and ARVN victory was within reach, the images of fighting on the streets of Saigon and Hue convinced many in America that victory was impossible.
This is a great synopsis of a very complicated issue; the Vietnam War and the consequences still hold a great deal of power in American and international politics.
The American involvement in Indochina in general and Vietnam in particular was based on an anti-communist ideology and what was called the “Domino Theory,” where the fall of one country to communism would lead to a succession of other nations going the same way. It was largely nonsense, three countries, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos all became communist and the world changed very little. In fact, Vietnam invaded Cambodia to oust the Pol Pot regime over their internal genocidal policies. Former allies Vietnam and China also fought a significant border skirmish.
The brutality of the war is generally captured, although there is little coverage of the massive civilian casualties. Most of the ink spent in covering that aspect deals with the communist killings in Hue and the American killings in My Lai. One point that is made and should have been emphasized more is that the North Vietnamese would never have quit. They understood that their tolerance for casualties was much higher than that of the American public.
One very positive point is the coverage of the Tet Offensive in early 1968. While it was an unquestioned military defeat of the communist forces, it was an incredible public relations victory in American public opinion. After being told that an American and ARVN victory was within reach, the images of fighting on the streets of Saigon and Hue convinced many in America that victory was impossible.
This is a great synopsis of a very complicated issue; the Vietnam War and the consequences still hold a great deal of power in American and international politics.
October 17, 2021
Zimmerman and Vansant’s graphic novel adaptation of the Vietnam War offers a view both simultaneously dense and shallow, where little is spoken of Vietnam and everything is said of American strategy and tactics. I would easily categorize this under military history, specifically.
I guess I expected more of a dialogue-driven story focused on one person or event, rather than an info-dump in omnipresent text boxes. There’s very little talking; I rarely found myself glancing at the artwork since the characters didn’t feel alive.
Speaking of the artwork,
Some of the characters were only in the vague shape of who they represented- namely, LBJ and a few panels of Nixon. I really could only tell who McNamara was because of his glasses. There wasn’t a particular panel that gave me pause, and I feel like that’s such a shame.
The book’s bias is pretty clearly on the side of America. If this were your only exposure to Vietnam, you might walk away feeling America would’ve won if only not for Watergate and the consequential limitations put on Nixon. It also, uh, really seems to sing the praises of America for even becoming involved without ever mentioning all of the batshit crazy horrors and atrocities.
If you are confused, please begin by looking up Phan Thi Kim Phuc.
Zimmerman portrays nothing in the perspective of the Vietnamese except the south’s continuous and vehement desire for America’s help. Likewise, there is no mention of military brutality, but that could be due to the audience this graphic novel is geared towards (though I feel it’s a pretty significant part of history, from simple recognition to the effect such actions had on the American public’s opinion of the war).
To be broken down simply, I found this a subpar summarization of the Vietnam War. My high schoolers would quickly be bogged down by the information overload and find no enjoyment from the “graphic novel” portion of this abridged textbook.
I guess I expected more of a dialogue-driven story focused on one person or event, rather than an info-dump in omnipresent text boxes. There’s very little talking; I rarely found myself glancing at the artwork since the characters didn’t feel alive.
Speaking of the artwork,
Some of the characters were only in the vague shape of who they represented- namely, LBJ and a few panels of Nixon. I really could only tell who McNamara was because of his glasses. There wasn’t a particular panel that gave me pause, and I feel like that’s such a shame.
The book’s bias is pretty clearly on the side of America. If this were your only exposure to Vietnam, you might walk away feeling America would’ve won if only not for Watergate and the consequential limitations put on Nixon. It also, uh, really seems to sing the praises of America for even becoming involved without ever mentioning all of the batshit crazy horrors and atrocities.
If you are confused, please begin by looking up Phan Thi Kim Phuc.
Zimmerman portrays nothing in the perspective of the Vietnamese except the south’s continuous and vehement desire for America’s help. Likewise, there is no mention of military brutality, but that could be due to the audience this graphic novel is geared towards (though I feel it’s a pretty significant part of history, from simple recognition to the effect such actions had on the American public’s opinion of the war).
To be broken down simply, I found this a subpar summarization of the Vietnam War. My high schoolers would quickly be bogged down by the information overload and find no enjoyment from the “graphic novel” portion of this abridged textbook.
August 21, 2025
Cursory but solid introduction on the conventional American perspective on the Vietnam War--minimal contextualization or even description of Viet Cong motivations or Vietnam's history of struggling for national liberation. As a result it only covers from the Tonkin Gulf incident in 1965 as the starting point, and the '75 fall of Saigon as the ending point, with a brief glimpse of what came before. Sympathy solely with Americans, though it does acknowledge how bungled the war was and the basic reasons that Americans turned against it. Still valuable as a quick run-through of the war for anyone getting into the subject, as the American narrative is still crucial to understand why the war was fought at all. Lack of 'scenes' hurts it--most of the comic reads like an illustrated Wikipedia article with no real dialogue or action, but rather just narration.
July 25, 2024
I'd heard a lot of good things about this graphic novel, and I wasn't disappointed at all! I went in expecting a cartoonish/childrens overview to be honest, but instead it had a lot of great depth in showcasing not just the various aspects of the war, but the political battles as well.
The writing and info boxes were top notch, clear, concise, and excellent story telling, and the artwork would move from general sketch lines to incredibly detailed portraits in a style that kept you focused on the key elements. Whether it was the sweat pouring off a Captains face while others drank and rested, or a gaggle of Hueys coming in, or the signs at an anti-war protest.
Definitely worth a read for a good overview with some nice topics picked out to explore in depth.
The writing and info boxes were top notch, clear, concise, and excellent story telling, and the artwork would move from general sketch lines to incredibly detailed portraits in a style that kept you focused on the key elements. Whether it was the sweat pouring off a Captains face while others drank and rested, or a gaggle of Hueys coming in, or the signs at an anti-war protest.
Definitely worth a read for a good overview with some nice topics picked out to explore in depth.
February 11, 2018
This book was a great book about the timeline of the Vietnam war. This book told me about how and why the US got into the war. This book tells you all about the operations that were carried out in Vietnam too. And it tells you the different styles of approach to the war under each president. Like how Nixon had a really aggressive style while Ford was more laid back about the war. And his peace talks came about and eventually he United States had to leave all there resources there so the South Viewers could fight with it. This book expanded my knowledge on the Vietnam a lot, and you should try reading it too.
September 18, 2017
This book taught me more about the Vietnam War than my elementary, secondary, college, and military educations combined! Kudos to Dwight Jon Zimmerman and Wayne Vansant on a job very well done.
In my opinion, if you are not comfortable with your knowledge of the Vietnam War, this is the best starting point!
Thank you Franklin Public Library for the loan.
Thank you Miss Kathleen Shay for adding this gem to the Young Adult shelves of your library.
In my opinion, if you are not comfortable with your knowledge of the Vietnam War, this is the best starting point!
Thank you Franklin Public Library for the loan.
Thank you Miss Kathleen Shay for adding this gem to the Young Adult shelves of your library.
March 27, 2019
'The Vietnam war' is a wonderful historical non fiction graphic novel. I think the author did a great job of portraying the Vietnam war in a enticing way. Mr. Zimmerman put the story in comic book formation which I find intriguing and less overwhelming than if it were in a normal text.I would recommend this book to anyone interested in historical books or perhaps comic books. Nonetheless, the book would be fit for students studying history more specifically, teenagers.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 5, 2020
2.5 stars
This is a pretty good introduction to the Vietnam war, focusing on how Johnson and Nixon strategized and the American public's perception of the conflict.
I wanted a little more from this book. I'm used to historical graphic novels having more of a narrative but this felt like a textbook with pictures. There are other graphic novels that bring a more human aspect to the events portrayed here, rather than facts and dates.
This is a pretty good introduction to the Vietnam war, focusing on how Johnson and Nixon strategized and the American public's perception of the conflict.
I wanted a little more from this book. I'm used to historical graphic novels having more of a narrative but this felt like a textbook with pictures. There are other graphic novels that bring a more human aspect to the events portrayed here, rather than facts and dates.
April 3, 2018
Nice art. Really good job of distilling the war down to its big picture, especially the early years of the conflict. The script felt a little biased at times - I mean, according to this book, we were just weeks away from winning outright, but that fickle American public didn't have the gut to finish the war.
January 17, 2023
An interesting scratch of the surface of the Vietnam War. Following the conclusion, I have more questions about:
1. French colonial occupation;
2. The Ho Chi Minh Trail and the alleged “neutrality” of Cambodia and Laos;’
3. Vietnamese politics;
4. Immediage aftermath of the fall of Saigon in 1975.
1. French colonial occupation;
2. The Ho Chi Minh Trail and the alleged “neutrality” of Cambodia and Laos;’
3. Vietnamese politics;
4. Immediage aftermath of the fall of Saigon in 1975.
March 12, 2020
I really liked the format of this graphic novel and the illustrations. For being only 130ish pages it does hit on a ton of important topics.
Definitely a pro-war perspective, but a nice introduction to a complicated war and the reaction at home.
Definitely a pro-war perspective, but a nice introduction to a complicated war and the reaction at home.
April 15, 2021
If I could rate this book lower than 1 star, I would most definitely do that. I was required to read this book as a part of my US History class, and it is possibly one of the worst books I've had to lay my eyes on. I would read the entirety of the Holy Bible before I would willingly read this book.
August 20, 2017
This book allowed me to enjoy a war history for the first time. I can't wait to go back for more!
November 12, 2017
The art is somewhat blurry, like scanned and enlarged pencil drawings. The maps on the other hand have nice contrast and crisp lines.
December 20, 2018
Good novel for someone unwilling to read a detailed history book or even wanting to spend time watching long documentaries of a gruesome war. The illustrations are great!
March 7, 2019
Minus 1.5 stars for the weird War Crimes Are Good Actually turn near the end
November 21, 2019
a very complex war that changed our world forever
October 7, 2022
It was a nice book showcasing The Vietnam War and explaining what lead up to it and the climax at the end.
May 16, 2024
Vansant's artwork was wonderfully done.
October 24, 2012
The Vietnam War: A Graphic History written by Dwight Zimmerman and illustrated by Wayne Vansant.[return][return]From the photo-enhanced work of nonfiction "10,000 Days of Thunder: A History of the Vietnam War" to the collage illustrated picture book "Patrol: An American Soldier in Vietnam," a number of outstanding books for young people have recently focused on the Vietnam War. "The Vietnam War: A Graphic History" adds to this exciting trend in visually-rich literature for young people.[return][return]Nearly half a century after America's commitment to Vietnam began, people are just beginning to gain perspective on this complex time in American history. This comprehensive historical narrative sets the stage with a prologue at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The first part of the book focuses on the commitment to Vietnam, followed by the increased deployment of troops, the events of 1968, the policy of Vietnamization, and the War's aftermath. A postscript explores the Domino Theory, Antiwar Movement, Civil Rights Movement, U.S. Military, and the War Powers Act.[return][return]Zimmerman and Vansant have set a new standard for illustrated texts. As a Graphic History, their partnership provides an outstanding balance of concise text with rich visual elements that bring the Vietnam era to life for readers of all ages. Educators will be thrilled with the clarity of information presentation and the depth of historical content.[return][return]Vansant provides an effective balance of battlefield and home front images including close-ups of the key military and political figures. Young people new to the time period will enjoy comparing the line drawings with photographs of military weapons, planes, and ships, while experts will be impressed by the accuracy of the images. Maps woven throughout the narrative help the reader better understand the setting. [return][return]Although presented from an American viewpoint, the book provides effective glimpses of the North Vietnamese perspective along with the many perspectives of military and political leaders as well as everyday Americans. Zimmerman does an outstanding job making a long, complex war understandable to those unfamiliar with this era in American history. Although a basic glossary to military terms such as "DMZ" and "sorties" would be helpful, the book does an excellent job of defining important terms and events. Blocks of text are used to explain key ideas such as Johnson's Great Society plan, the draft, and student protest. Quotes by key players embedded throughout the book provide powerful statements about the people and times.[return][return]Although the primary focus is on the War itself, Zimmerman provides important context through his description of political and social events associated with the War. This broader examination of the historical setting will be particularly appealing to teachers and their students studying the 60s and 70s. For instance, the book discusses the long term impact of Agent Orange, the role of media reporting, the search for those missing in action, and the complex relationships between the political and military leaders.[return][return]Having grown up in the 60s and 70s, I experienced the war as a current event through newspapers, television, and school projects. However it wasn't until reading Zimmerman's compelling account that I really understood the complicated issues that continue to impact Americans today. Regardless of whether you're a military buff or a comic fan, you'll enjoy this outstanding new approach to history.[return][return]Annette Lamb, Ph.D., professor at Indiana University at Indianapolis and well-known educational consultant
October 21, 2014
This book succeeds on two levels. First, it succeeds as an educational tool. It succeeds, in just over 160 pages, in condensing the entire history of The Vietnam War into an understandable and readable narrative. Honestly, I learned more from this book about the entire conflict than I did from several other books I've read on the subject. Granted, it's a "big picture" view of the war, but Zimmerman does an amazing job of filling in the details and complexities of the history, social eras, and people involved. The graphic novel format adds an interesting element, too, with the art conveying the emotions, faces, and places mentioned in the text. Secondly, though, it functions as an entertainment. The combinations of text and art make a compelling read, that makes you want to see how the author and artist will deal with the topics yet to come. The art is well-done, and dynamic, giving the combat scenes the verisimilitude they deserve, and the quieter scenes are given the depth they deserve. Zimmerman's script balances facts with narrative, and succeeds in bringing the reader into the overall flow of the events and how they affected those involved.
Highly recommended for non-fiction fans, schools, and anyone interested in the subject. Also recommended for graphic novel fans as a look at how to do non-fiction subject in a non-traditional way. (There is no "point of view" character -- it's more like an illustrated non-fiction book, but the graphics are integrated in a such a way as it is hard to see how the book could succeed without them.)
Highly recommended for non-fiction fans, schools, and anyone interested in the subject. Also recommended for graphic novel fans as a look at how to do non-fiction subject in a non-traditional way. (There is no "point of view" character -- it's more like an illustrated non-fiction book, but the graphics are integrated in a such a way as it is hard to see how the book could succeed without them.)
December 13, 2010
The book The Vietnam War by Jon Zimmerman and Wayne Vansant, is a very gripping and heroic story told in graphic novel form. Some of the important Information is where this book took place and some of the plans that they had to beat Vietnam such as operation masher used by the USA. This book is structured as a graphic novel. The book is split up into parts these parts are named after what is going on then in the story and for one part the time period. There are pictures in the story. These pictures are good because they help visualize what is really going on. There is a table of contents in this book show what page each part is on. This book is laid out well because it is not long but not a short book also there is not too much information on one page but just enough to let you know what is going on in the book. This book is very interesting to read because it tells about Americas past time. These authors seem like they know a lot about this subject because of how the way that they wrote this book and all of the information it has. These authors do not seem biased in any ways. What the author did well was making sure there was the right amount of information on the page. Something that he could have improved on was focusing a little more about was going on in the USA more. People that should read this book should be in grades 7 and 8 because it is at their level. People can gain more knowledge about the Vietnam War and Americas history.
November 4, 2012
Excellent!
Highly recommend to anyone interested in obtaining a better understanding of the key events of the Vietnam War.
A wonderfully concise review of the major events of the Vietnam War. The authors highlight all the key events from Dien Bien Phu to the Ia Drang to Khe Shan & Tet to the Easter Offensive. But what makes this so effective is the ability to put several events in context and show the interplay between military and policy decisions. For example, noting how the Watergate investigation likely weakened President Nixon's influence in Congress allowing the War Powers Resolution to be passed and its impact on the US ability to provide the ARVN support to fend of the final NVA assult.
Highly recommend to anyone interested in obtaining a better understanding of the key events of the Vietnam War.
A wonderfully concise review of the major events of the Vietnam War. The authors highlight all the key events from Dien Bien Phu to the Ia Drang to Khe Shan & Tet to the Easter Offensive. But what makes this so effective is the ability to put several events in context and show the interplay between military and policy decisions. For example, noting how the Watergate investigation likely weakened President Nixon's influence in Congress allowing the War Powers Resolution to be passed and its impact on the US ability to provide the ARVN support to fend of the final NVA assult.
March 24, 2010
Having lived during that era, I would have thought I would have cared a little more for this book. I enlisted in the service in January 1974 and am called a Vietnam Era Veteran. Another words the war was over. Lucky for me. It was always on TV on the evening news etc., but nowadays I don't think I'm far enough removed from that era to appreciate this. I had to fight to finish this. I was just kind of bored and didn't really like all the art. Some of it was great, but the faces bugged me for some reason. I've seen every movie on the subject and am just put off by the subject matter. Sigh !
January 4, 2012
An excellent primer on the war, but the "suggested reading" list at the back of the book is where you should head next. This gives a great overview but it's very "in the moment." There's not enough about the century of French colonialism or, really, the legacy and the real extent of how it has influenced every U.S. military action since. And maybe I was reading too much into it, but I thought they made Richard Nixon out to be oddly magnificent, justifying most of his controversial actions. It seemed more evenhanded about LBJ, but Nixon comes off a little better than he probably deserves.
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