8. Media Coverage and Public Opinion
Graphic media coverage brought the horrors of war into American homes, fueling widespread antiwar sentiment and political pressure for withdrawal. Iconic reporting like the Tet Offensive changed public perceptions dramatically. For instance, CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite’s assessment that the war might end in a stalemate resonated with millions, igniting doubts about the American military strategy and the war’s purpose. (history.com)
