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Did media coverage of the Vietnam War change the war's course and outcome?
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Did media coverage of the Vietnam War change the war's course and outcome? The American military action in Vietnam, from 1954's first CIA military mission in Saigon to the 1973 Paris Peace Accords, has been the single most important war in recent history with respect to the relationship between the media and the military government. It was the first war where absolute freedom of the press was granted and where the technology was available to bring almost real-time media coverage to the citizens of America and the rest of the world. The lasting effects of the media coverage of Vietnam have been seen in every war since and unrestricted media access is not likely to be seen again in any conflict. The debate over how much, if any, influence the media had over the wars final outcome has been a persistent one and is likely to continue for a long time...
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