The impact of the Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War in January 1968 was profound and transformative. Launched by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces, the offensive was a surprise attack on multiple cities and military installations across South Vietnam, including the U.S. embassy in Saigon. Although militarily repelled, the offensive significantly altered public perception of the war in the United States. It challenged the U.S. government’s narrative of progress and led to increased anti-war sentiment among the American populace. The graphic media coverage of the offensive highlighted the war's brutality, shaping political discourse and contributing to the eventual U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam.