- Civics (13),
- Geography and Culture (14),
- History (84),
- Multiculturalism (26)
Vietnam: Lessons of a Lost War (School Version) (30:05)
The Vietnam War remains one of the most controversial wars in American history, arousing feelings of confusion, anger and a sense of terrible waste. Did President Lyndon Johnson lie about the possibilities of a U.S. victory? This program argues...
- 6-12Grades 6-12
Classics- Curriculum Explorer
1965: Organizing the Poor, the Watts Riots, and... (1:54)
A CHAPTER FROM: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement
MLK moves to a slum dwelling in Chicago and attempts to organize the poor. Los Angeles is troubled by the Watts Riots. Against the advice of many, MLK begins to comment against the Vietnam War, drawing parallels between violence at home and...
- 6-8Grades 6-8
- Curriculum Explorer
Fighting the Vietnam War (3:44)
A CHAPTER FROM: Our Men in Vietnam
Soldiers discuss aspects of the war; being alert on patrol, being shot at and completing tours of duty. Examines the affects the helicopter and a new, versatile tank have on the fighting.
- 6-12Grades 6-12
Closed Captioning- Classics
- Curriculum Explorer
Our Men in Vietnam (25:00)
Documentarian Phil Jones traveled to Vietnam and returned with this documentary that explores the United States involvement in the war. Shows soldiers from Minnesota being interviewed about their feelings on the war and their particular jobs...
- 6-12Grades 6-12
- Closed Captioning
- Classics
- Curriculum Explorer
American Government After the Revolutionary War (1:55)
A SECTION FROM: Our Federal Government: The Presidency
For several years following the Revolutionary War, America had no president and the states held most of the powers of government.
- 6-8Grades 6-8
- Closed Captioning
- Curriculum Explorer
Civil Rights and Vietnam (3:58)
A SECTION FROM: Nixon: His Politics and the Presidency
The Supreme Court orders desegregation of the public schools. The nation is divided over the Vietnam War, and Nixon attempts to leave Vietnam with an American victory. As Nixon gives the order to invade Cambodia without the support of Congress,...
- 6-8Grades 6-8
- Curriculum Explorer
Medical Missions in Vietnam (2:32)
A CHAPTER FROM: Our Men in Vietnam
In Vietnam, helicopters fly the wounded to evacuation hospitals. A female nurse discusses the moral of the wounded.
- 6-12Grades 6-12
- Closed Captioning
- Classics
- Curriculum Explorer
Dogs of War (1:31)
A CHAPTER FROM: Our Men in Vietnam
Dogs detect humans, food, ammunition caches, and hidden tunnels. A handler recounts he and his dog's history together.
- 6-12Grades 6-12
- Closed Captioning
- Classics
- Curriculum Explorer
Thanksgiving in Vietnam (2:39)
A CHAPTER FROM: Our Men in Vietnam
Philip Jones discusses the future of America in Vietnam. American soldiers have a Thanksgiving meal, and a soldier talks of coping with the loss of friends.
- 6-12Grades 6-12
- Closed Captioning
- Classics
- Curriculum Explorer
Overview of the Film from the Vietnam Veterans'... (2:42)
A CHAPTER FROM: Vietnam: Lessons of a Lost War (School Version)
Americans pay their respects to soldiers who lost their lives in a controversial war and examine the lessons learned from it.
- 6-12Grades 6-12
- Classics
- Curriculum Explorer