Stories of Service

The Draft | The Origins of the Vietnam War

Clip: Episode 3

Anti-communist fervor prompted American involvement in Vietnam. Kennedy and Johnson committed young men to the cause via the draft — and public opinion initially supported the drums of war. But anti-war protestors gradually gained support as rising draft numbers made it impossible to ignore the reality of combat.

Aired: 04/27/15

Rating: TV-PG

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