Misrepresentation of the Vietnam War by the Media

The Vietnam War is often portrayed as a moment of journalistic triumph, with mainstream media presenting a critical view of U.S. involvement. However, this perspective is challenged by the argument that the media primarily framed the conflict as a tragic mistake for Americans while largely ignoring the extensive suffering inflicted on the Vietnamese and Cambodians. The focus on American casualties overshadowed the high number of Vietnamese deaths, revealing a bias in how the war's narratives were constructed. While the media did become more critical as American casualty rates rose, this criticality was still couched within a framework that largely supported U.S. interests rather than highlighting the moral implications of imperialism.