Vietnam: A Television History; Interview with Ton-That Thien, 1981

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Title:
Vietnam: A Television History; Interview with Ton-That Thien, 1981
Description:
Dr. Ton-That Thien served under Bao Dai and Ngo Dinh Diem. Here he describes his 1968 capture and interrogation by Communist forces, and his escape during the Battle of Hue with the help of American marines. He discusses the role of the American press in Vietnam and recalls a clash of opinion with Madame Nhu.
Interviewer:
Hoyt, Austin
Interviewee:
Ton-That, Thien
Date:
April 21, 1981
Format:
Film/Video
Location:
WGBH
Collection (local):
American Archive of Public Broadcasting Collection
Series:
WGBH > Vietnam: A Television History
Subjects:
Global Affairs
War and Conflict
Military interrogation
Hue, Battle of, Hue, Vietnam, 1968
Insurgency
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Family and war
Mass media and war
Tet Offensive, 1968
Ngo, Dinh Diem, 1901-1963
Mat tran dan toc giai phong mien nam Viet Nam
United States--History--1945-
Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Personal narratives, Vietnamese
Vietnam (Republic)
Vietnam (Democratic Republic)
Vietnam--History--1945-1975
Vietnam--Politics and government
Extent:
00:21:17
Link to Item:
https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-15-639k35mf1g
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Publisher:
WGBH Educational Foundation