What Americans Really Thought About The Vietnam War

This video takes viewers back to Chicago in 1970, where everyday Americans spoke out with raw honesty about the Vietnam War and the government's role in it. In a series of street interviews, citizens express deep frustration, moral outrage, and a growing distrust of official narratives. Their words reflect a nation deeply divided, with voices ranging from impassioned pleas for peace to harsh criticism of political leadership. The footage offers a powerful, unfiltered glimpse into the public consciousness during one of the most turbulent periods in U.S. history.

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In Chicago, 1970, American citizens voiced stark, unsettling truths about the government's handling of the Vietnam War. pic.twitter.com/5zo2d9G5Dc

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