The Vietnam War | Broadcast Version

Clip: Episode 6 | LBJ Criticizes the Media

Clip: Season 1 | 1m 25s

In a taped conversation between President Johnson and Jack Horner of the Washington Star, the president criticizes the media.

Aired: 08/25/17

Rating: NR

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