Has anyone been keeping up with the Ken Burns series on PBS? I think it is his usual attention to detail and interest, but even a little higher production quality than some of his other historical perspectives. Maybe partially because it is more relevant to my generation and age group? I was draft eligible in the early 70's and breathed a sigh of relief when my lottery number for the draft came up high. My father was a WWII, but by then the popular tide was turning and he was against me going. I have a friend who was involved in the Tet offensive. He has only talked about it once.
I heard a reviewer say it is the first time in modern American history when there was a general distrust of government and politicians. I'm not sure if that is accurate, but it was sure a decisive time that has affected our current culture. The series isn't just about the war, but also the politicians and social events surrounding it. I tend to think we didn't learn all the lessons that history provided.