Vietnam: A Television History; Interview with George W. Ball, 1981

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Title:
Vietnam: A Television History; Interview with George W. Ball, 1981
Description:
George W. Ball served in the State Department under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and later as Ambassador to the United Nations. He describes the early Johnson Administration as a period of "drift" when the US was becoming increasingly involved in Vietnam, a trend Ball opposed in numerous memos and meetings. Ball discusses his role as the voice of dissent within the Johnson administration, arguing that they learn from mistakes previously committed by the French in Vietnam. He recalls Johnson as a sympathetic and intelligent man who wanted to end the war but could not afford to lose it.
Author:
Ball, George W.
Date:
May 18, 1981
Format:
Film/Video
Location:
WGBH
Collection (local):
American Archive of Public Broadcasting Collection
Series:
WGBH > Vietnam: A Television History
Subjects:
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, American
Vietnam (Republic)
Vietnam (Democratic Republic)
Vietnam--History--1945-1975
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--United States
Military art and science
Vietnam--Politics and government--1945-1975
World War, 1939-1945--Psychological aspects
United States. Dept. of State
Escalation (Military science)
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
United States--History--1945-
United States--Politics and government
Vietnam--Politics and government
Link to Item:
https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-15-z892805d1x
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Publisher:
WGBH Educational Foundation