Vietnam War Media Coverage Analysis

The transcript covers the 50th anniversary of a controversial Vietnam War report by CBS News' Morley Safer. It details the burning of the village of Camney by US Marines, the military actions taken, and the consequences for the villagers. The report highlighted the harsh realities of the war, leading to public backlash and influencing perceptions of the conflict. It also discusses the legacy of the report, including its depiction in the movie Platoon.

What significant event is being marked in the introduction of the video?

• The end of the Vietnam War

• The 50th anniversary of a controversial news report

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The beginning of the Vietnam War

Who filed the controversial report for CBS News?

• Tom Brokaw

• Morley Safer

• Dan Rather

• Walter Cronkite

What did the U.S. Marines do in the village of Camney?

• Held a peace rally

• Burned down houses

• Provided medical aid

• Built new houses

What was the immediate cause for the Marines' actions in Camney?

• A burst of gunfire

• A request from the villagers

• A direct order from the President

• A natural disaster

How many homes were destroyed during the operation in Camney?

• 150

• 100

• 200

• 50

What cultural significance does property hold for Vietnamese peasants?

• It is a symbol of wealth

• It represents a lifetime of labor and ancestral ties

• It is a sign of social status

• It is used for commercial purposes

What was the outcome of the day's operation in terms of casualties?

• Three women wounded, one baby killed, one Marine wounded

• No casualties

• Ten soldiers killed

• Five villagers injured

What did Walter Cronkite declare in his 1968 CBS News special report?

• The war was just beginning

• The war was over

• The war was unwinnable

• The war was winnable

How did President Johnson reportedly react to Morley Safer's report?

• He praised it

• He wanted Safer censored

• He used it for propaganda

• He ignored it

Which movie immortalized the scene from Morley Safer's report?

• The Deer Hunter

• Platoon

• Apocalypse Now

• Full Metal Jacket