NBC News was a major player in the world of television news broadcasting in 1968. During this time, NBC was one of the "Big Three" television networks in the United States, alongside CBS and ABC. The network was known for its coverage of national and international news events, as well as for its investigative reporting.
In 1968, NBC News made significant contributions to the coverage of the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement. The network sent its reporters to Vietnam to cover the conflict, including legendary journalist Frank McGee, who won several awards for his coverage of the war. NBC was also one of the first networks to send a team of reporters to cover the Civil Rights Movement, and its coverage helped to raise awareness of the struggle for equality and justice.
In addition to its news coverage, NBC News was also home to a number of popular programs and personalities in the late 1960s. These included the NBC Nightly News, which was anchored by Chet Huntley and David Brinkley, and Meet the Press, which was the longest-running television program in the United States at the time.
Overall, NBC News played a major role in shaping the way that Americans understood the events of 1968 and beyond. Through its in-depth reporting and commitment to accurate and fair journalism, NBC helped to inform the public and set the standard for television news coverage in the years to come.
Viet Cong Terror-A Guerilla Offensive" was a special broadcast covering the Tet Offensive in South Vienam.
This recording, via WRC-TV in Washington, DC, features the last few seconds of the station's 11pm newscast, as well as commercials.
Video quality varies due to original tape conditions.
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