The late sixties and early seventies saw a new era of detente emerging as the Soviet leadership sought to build bridges with the west. Henry Kissinger entered into secret negotiations with Le Due Tho of North Vietnam as America tried to secure a ceasefire before the 1972 presidential election. Narrated by Kenneth Branagh. See today's choices.
Series producer Martin Smith ; Executive producers Jeremy Isaacs and Pat Mitchell
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