The War vs. The Media

      In the days of the Vietnam and Korean War, the media had a certain way in which they discussed the conflicts. At the time people and mainly journalist had a great sense of patriotism and cynicism in the articles. Most of the stories at the time were extremely biased; either supporting or opposing the war. The media exaggerated and dramatized by showing the public the worst that was happening overseas, or at Korea and Vietnam. Even sometimes the truth would be keep a secret. It would never be unfolded, and seen. On the news, especially at night there would never be pictures that showed triumphant in the Vietnam and Korean War. All that was really seen in the news was dead bodies, children, and civilians mutilated in the streets. The pure evil was not seen in the public.
      Another point that differs from the medias past and the present is their different approaches to the worldwide issues. In today's age the media constantly looks at the issues from a political perspective. I believe it is always supporting or opposing other nations depending on the issues. The issues of war can break political powers in this current age and it affects governments a lot. 50 years ago, the media had more important and to the point issues to discuss about. People weren't so dramatic and wanting to criticize about the issues 50 years ago. So there is many differences on how the media is and was presented now and then.