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Riding the Tiger (1961-1963)

Episode 2 of 10

President Kennedy and his advisers wrestle with how deeply to get involved in South Vietnam. As the increasingly autocratic Diem regime faces a growing communist insurgency and widespread Buddhist protests, a grave political crisis unfolds.

55 minutes

Music Played

  • Miles Davis

    So What - Original

  • Miles Davis Sextet

    So What - Original

  • Nine Inch Nails

    1 Ghosts I

  • Nine Inch Nails

    32 Ghosts IV

  • The Ventures

    Walk Don't Run

  • Ben E. King

    Stand By Me

  • Nine Inch Nails

    34 Ghosts IV

  • Nine Inch Nails

    12 Ghosts II

  • Sam Cooke

    Mean Old World

Credits

Role Contributor
Director Ken Burns
Director Lynn Novick
Writer Geoffrey C Ward
Producer Sarah Botstein
Producer Ken Burns
Producer Lynn Novick

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