1. Unrestricted Photojournalism
Vietnam War
Unrestricted Photojournalism

2. Background N Vietnam + Southern Viet Cong= Communism
US fears of communist expansion into S Vietnam
Cold war tension made engaging N. Vietnam a sticky situation
Many Americans, especially youth, did not believe in American involvement
Contentious Draft
Widespread protests
3 million people killed
58,000 Americans killed
Americans pulled out in 1973
Vietnam eventually unified

3. Photojournalism in Vietnam
Unrestricted access
Many photojournalists had served as well: knew where to go and how to get there
Welcomed by troops
Unrestricted material
Imagery had a huge impact upon American opinions regarding the war

6. Images that changed direction of war

7. War Photographer Eddie Adams: Listen!

8. John Filo
Ohio

9. Huynh Cong "Nick" Ut
June 8, 1972

10. Phillip Jones Griffiths
Vietnam Inc
Time photo essay
Interview

12. From the soldiers perspective
On to the next one….

13. Resources