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U.S. forces launch airstrikes on North Vietnam in December, 1972.

President Nixon authorizes U.S. forces to launch airstrikes on North Vietnam in December, 1972. #VietnamWarPBS

01/15/2017 | Rating NR

FromKen Burns

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