The ending of conflict in Vietnam (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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What was unique about US military policy on media coverage of the Vietnam War?
What was unique about US military policy on media coverage of the Vietnam War?
They did not impose censorship
How many US news reporters were in Vietnam in 1964?
How many US news reporters were in Vietnam in 1964?
20
How many reporters were in Vietnam by 1968?
How many reporters were in Vietnam by 1968?
600
How many journalists died during the Vietnam War?
How many journalists died during the Vietnam War?
60
Which major atrocity did journalists expose that shocked the American public?
Which major atrocity did journalists expose that shocked the American public?
The My Lai massacre
When were four students killed by National Guard troops at Kent State University?
When were four students killed by National Guard troops at Kent State University?
4 May 1970
On what date did Nixon give his 'silent majority' speech?
On what date did Nixon give his 'silent majority' speech?
3 November 1969
How did Nixon's approval rating change after his 'silent majority' speech?
How did Nixon's approval rating change after his 'silent majority' speech?
From 55% to 77%
How many letters did the White House receive after Nixon's 'silent majority' speech?
How many letters did the White House receive after Nixon's 'silent majority' speech?
30,000
What phrase did Walter Cronkite use to describe the US situation in Vietnam?
What phrase did Walter Cronkite use to describe the US situation in Vietnam?
Mired in stalemate
Why was Walter Cronkite's statement about Vietnam so significant?
Why was Walter Cronkite's statement about Vietnam so significant?
He was a trusted news anchor
During which years did the Watergate scandal unfold?
During which years did the Watergate scandal unfold?
1972-1974
When was Nixon forced to resign due to the Watergate scandal?
When was Nixon forced to resign due to the Watergate scandal?
August 1974