Turning Point: The Vietnam War S1E1 — America Goes to War

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Turning Point: The Vietnam War•Season 1•Episode 1

America Goes to War

7.4/10 · 225 votesApr 30, 202572 min

Ranked #5 of 5 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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As Cold War tensions escalate, the US secretly enters the fight against North Vietnam, while widespread protests spark intense unrest in South Vietnam.

Directed byBrian Knappenberger

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Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes5

America Goes to War

Civil War

Life Is Cheap

Why Are We Even Here?

E5 7.8

The End of the Road

Cast8

Viet Thanh Nguyen

Self

Lien-Hang Nguyen

Self

Fredrik Logevall

Self

Dr. Roseann “Chic” Canfora

Self

John Negroponte

Self

Richard Nixon

Self (Archive Footage)

Robert McNamara

Self (Archive Footage)

Lyndon B. Johnson

Self (Archive Footage)

Crew2

Brian Knappenberger

Director

John Dragonetti

Original Music Composer

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Episode Summary

"America Goes to War" is episode 1 of Turning Point: The Vietnam War season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 225 votes, ranking #5 of 5 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Brian Knappenberger, it aired on April 30, 2025.

Next: E2 · Civil War Best of Season 1