Question

comparing media coverage before and after vietnam
during world war ii, morale was high. camera crews stayed in noncombat areas to show the happier, more upbeat side of war. the stories were broadcast as part of motion pictures shown in theaters. and the newscasters shared only good news and reported bad news with a cheery disposition.
government censorship over the media influenced this outlook—if the press wanted access to stories about the war, they had to receive credentials from the military. this ensured that the news didn’t report anything that the military did not want disclosed to the public. big stories like the a - bomb stayed out of the news until after the war ended. the main focus of the media was high morale and support for the war effort.
“vietnam: the first television war”
—jessie kratz
why would the government want to show only the \good side\ of world war ii?
officials feared the loss of public support.
officials were concerned about children seeing violent or disturbing images.
officials needed more money for the war effort.
officials did not want to distract the american people from work or family commitments.

Explanation:

During World War II, the government aimed to maintain high - morale and support for the war effort. Showing only the "good side" was to avoid losing public support which was crucial for the war. Concerns about children, money for war effort, and distraction from work/family were not the main reasons for this media - control.

Answer:

Officials feared the loss of public support.