Hearts and Minds
Film. Directed by Peter Davis. 1974. 112 minutes.
Documentary about the Vietnam War.
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Documentary about the Vietnam War.
Vietnam War
Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years, 1954-1985
Film. Produced by Henry Hampton. Blackside. 1987. 360 minutes.
Comprehensive documentary history of the Civil Rights Movement.
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Comprehensive documentary history of the Civil Rights Movement.
The War You Don’t See
Film. By John Pilger. 2010. 97 minutes.
Documentary on how the media has reported war, from the WWI to the present day.
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Documentary on how the media has reported war, from the WWI to the present day.
May 11, 1973: Pentagon Papers Charges Dismissed
Judge Byrne dismissed all charges against Daniel Ellsberg and Anthony Russo in the Pentagon Papers trial.
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Dec. 18, 1972: Christmas Bombing of Vietnam
Richard Nixon initiated a massive “carpet bombing” campaign in Northern Vietnam, mainly targeting Hanoi.
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March 14, 1970: SS Columbia Eagle Mutiny
Two U.S. merchant seamen mutinied against the captain and crew aboard the SS Columbia Eagle, as it crossed the Pacific during the Vietnam War.
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Nov. 15, 1969: Second Anti-War Moratorium
The second anti-war Moratorium occurred with over 500,000 marching in Washington, D.C. and demonstrations throughout the country and the world.
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March 16, 1968: Mỹ Lai Massacre and Hugh Thompson
Hugh Thompson tried to defend Vietnamese villagers during Mỹ Lai Massacre.
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Jan. 18, 1968: Eartha Kitt Spoke Truth at the White House
When asked at a White House luncheon about “juvenile delinquency,” Eartha Kitt responded by talking about the root causes of rebellion, including the Vietnam War and the draft.
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May 10, 1967: Army Captain Howard Levy Refuses to Train Green Berets During Vietnam War
Army Captain Howard Levy was imprisoned for three years for refusing to train U.S. Special Forces soldiers during the Vietnam War.
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Nov. 6, 1965: Draft Card Protest
Draft cards burned in solidarity with David Miller, a Catholic pacifist who was one of the first to publicly burn his draft card.
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April 17, 1965: Largest Anti-War Protest
One of the largest anti-war protest was held in Washington, D.C.
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Oct. 28, 1964: U.S. Officials Deny Bombing North Vietnam
U.S. officials denied any involvement in the bombing of North Vietnam.
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Aug. 7, 1964: Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution was passed without a single dissent in the House of Representatives, and only two no votes in the Senate, leading to increased U.S. aggression in Vietnam.
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