During the 1960s, public opinion regarding the Vietnam War shifted dramatically due to major war atrocities such as the My Lai Massacre, in which U.S. soldiers killed hundreds of unarmed Vietnamese civilians. The graphic images and reports of this event, along with incidents like the Tet Offensive, exposed the brutal realities of the conflict to the American public. These revelations led to widespread protests and increasing skepticism about U.S. involvement in Vietnam, contributing to a growing anti-war sentiment that influenced policy decisions and public discourse throughout the remainder of the war.