The war between Vietnam and the U.S. was called the "First Television War" since the conflict started through television news and media.
Explanation:
- This war was basically fought against the alleged evils of Communism as cold war tensions ran through the country.
- Advances in media and television at that time enabled easier and smooth news coverage.
- Due to the necessity of television, the percentage of Americans who owned television rose from 9 percent to 93 percent during the period of 1950 to 1966.
- The Americans had to do something unique and as a result the on-site coverage of the war in Vietnam.
- The first time in American history the news from front lines was brought straight into the living room.
- During World War 2, the stories were broadcast like motion pictures in theaters, newscaster shared the only good news and reported bad news with a cheery disposition.
- Professional and highly experienced journalists were used during this war.
