Turning Point: The Vietnam War S1E4 — Why Are We Even Here?

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Turning Point: The Vietnam War•Season 1•Episode 4

Why Are We Even Here?

7.6/10 · 153 votesApr 30, 202580 min

Ranked #4 of 5 in Season 1•matches the season avg

As Nixon and Kissinger secretly enact a ruthless bombing campaign, US veterans speak out against the war. The Kent State shootings outrage millions.

Directed byBrian Knappenberger

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Viet Thanh Nguyen

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Lien-Hang Nguyen

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Fredrik Logevall

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Dr. Roseann “Chic” Canfora

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John Negroponte

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Richard Nixon

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Robert McNamara

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Lyndon B. Johnson

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Brian Knappenberger

Brian Knappenberger

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Episode Summary

"Why Are We Even Here?" is episode 4 of Turning Point: The Vietnam War season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 153 votes, ranking #4 of 5 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Brian Knappenberger, it aired on April 30, 2025.

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