Ch 19 Sec 2 "Vietnam"
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The US became involved in Vietnam to prevent South Vietnam from falling to communism, fearing this could lead other Southeast Asian countries to also fall (domino theory). While initially sending advisors, the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution allowed greater US action after alleged attacks on US destroyers. However, the US struggled against an elusive Viet Cong enemy hidden in jungles, without clear targets. Growing anti-war sentiment at home was exacerbated by the surprising Tet Offensive, though US losses were much lower than Vietnamese casualties. The US then began withdrawing forces through the Vietnamization program while still supporting South Vietnam.
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This document contains a list of terms related to the Vietnam War era, including key people, events, policies, and military operations. Some of the terms defined are Henry Kissinger, who was Nixon's national security advisor; the Tet Offensive, a major communist assault on South Vietnamese cities in 1968; and the Pentagon Papers, a classified history of US involvement in Vietnam leaked to the press.
End of vietnam presentation
The Tet Offensive of 1968 involved surprise attacks by the Viet Cong on major South Vietnamese cities during the Lunar New Year, marking a critical turning point in the war. In the US, the Democratic party split over the war as anti-war sentiment grew. Richard Nixon was elected in 1968 on a promise to pursue "Peace with Honor" through Vietnamization and secret peace negotiations. Despite Nixon expanding the war through bombing of Cambodia and Laos, protests against the war intensified after US troops were sent into Cambodia in 1970. The 1971 publication of the Pentagon Papers further damaged public support for the war by revealing government deception about US involvement.
Viet Cong
The Viet Cong were the military arm of the National Liberation Front that opposed South Vietnamese and US forces during the Vietnam War. Formed in 1960 with the goal of overthrowing the South Vietnamese government and reunifying Vietnam under communist rule, the Viet Cong used guerrilla warfare tactics like ambushes and hit-and-run attacks. They were able to defeat American forces through their familiarity with jungle warfare, extensive tunnel systems, and motivation to fight for Vietnamese independence against foreign influence.
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The Viet Cong were able to effectively engage in guerrilla warfare against US forces due to their intimate knowledge of the Vietnamese terrain and ability to blend in with the local population. They used tunnels, booby traps, and surprise attacks to wear down US troops over time. While the Tet Offensive resulted in heavy losses for the Viet Cong, it demonstrated they could strike even the most fortified US positions and shocked the American public, increasing anti-war sentiment and calls for withdrawal. Combined with a lack of broad international support, these factors made it difficult for the US to achieve victory and ultimately forced their withdrawal from Vietnam.
The vietnam war
The Vietnam War was fought from 1955 to 1975 between North Vietnam, supported by China and Russia, against South Vietnam and its allies led by the United States. The US wanted to prevent the communist takeover of South Vietnam as part of its containment strategy against communism. Ho Chi Minh led North Vietnam and created the Vietcong guerilla forces to increase armed struggle in South Vietnam. A major turning point was the Tet Offensive in which the Vietcong broke a ceasefire agreement and launched surprise attacks, resulting in over 58,000 American deaths and around 350,000 total deaths, with the US ultimately unable to contain the spread of communism.
Vietnam War - events during the war
Five US Presidents were involved in the Vietnam War from 1955 to 1975 - Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Gerald Ford. Eisenhower first sent military advisors to help train South Vietnam's army. Kennedy escalated US involvement by sending more troops as advisors. Johnson further increased troop levels after the Gulf of Tonkin incident and launched bombing campaigns of North Vietnam. Nixon pursued a policy of "Vietnamization" to gradually withdraw US troops by strengthening South Vietnam's forces. Ultimately, the US was unable to defeat North Vietnam and withdrew from the country in 1975.
United States History Ch. 20 Section 4 Notes
1. Nixon withdrew U.S. troops from Vietnam under a policy of Vietnamization, secretly bombing Cambodia. Protests against the war escalated, with the killing of students at Kent State.
2. The Paris Peace Accords were signed in 1973, establishing a ceasefire but leaving North Vietnamese troops in the South. South Vietnam fell to the communists in 1975.
3. The Vietnam War had lasting impacts on America, including over 58,000 U.S. deaths, loss of trust in leaders, and reluctance to intervene abroad.
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President Nixon faced pressure to end the Vietnam War as public opinion polls showed most Americans favored withdrawing troops. In an effort to boost his reelection chances and regain public support, Nixon negotiated a peace agreement with North Vietnam in 1973 known as the Paris Peace Accords, which established a ceasefire and set terms for US troop withdrawal and the release of prisoners of war. However, neither North nor South Vietnam abided by the ceasefire and continued fighting, resulting in the fall of Saigon to communist forces in 1975 and the eventual reunification of Vietnam under communist rule.
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This document contains a list of terms related to the Vietnam War era, including key people, events, policies, and military operations. Some of the terms defined are Henry Kissinger, who was Nixon's national security advisor; the Tet Offensive, a major communist assault on South Vietnamese cities in 1968; and the Pentagon Papers, a classified history of US involvement in Vietnam leaked to the press.
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The Tet Offensive of 1968 involved surprise attacks by the Viet Cong on major South Vietnamese cities during the Lunar New Year, marking a critical turning point in the war. In the US, the Democratic party split over the war as anti-war sentiment grew. Richard Nixon was elected in 1968 on a promise to pursue "Peace with Honor" through Vietnamization and secret peace negotiations. Despite Nixon expanding the war through bombing of Cambodia and Laos, protests against the war intensified after US troops were sent into Cambodia in 1970. The 1971 publication of the Pentagon Papers further damaged public support for the war by revealing government deception about US involvement.
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The Viet Cong were the military arm of the National Liberation Front that opposed South Vietnamese and US forces during the Vietnam War. Formed in 1960 with the goal of overthrowing the South Vietnamese government and reunifying Vietnam under communist rule, the Viet Cong used guerrilla warfare tactics like ambushes and hit-and-run attacks. They were able to defeat American forces through their familiarity with jungle warfare, extensive tunnel systems, and motivation to fight for Vietnamese independence against foreign influence.
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The Viet Cong were able to effectively engage in guerrilla warfare against US forces due to their intimate knowledge of the Vietnamese terrain and ability to blend in with the local population. They used tunnels, booby traps, and surprise attacks to wear down US troops over time. While the Tet Offensive resulted in heavy losses for the Viet Cong, it demonstrated they could strike even the most fortified US positions and shocked the American public, increasing anti-war sentiment and calls for withdrawal. Combined with a lack of broad international support, these factors made it difficult for the US to achieve victory and ultimately forced their withdrawal from Vietnam.
The vietnam war
The Vietnam War was fought from 1955 to 1975 between North Vietnam, supported by China and Russia, against South Vietnam and its allies led by the United States. The US wanted to prevent the communist takeover of South Vietnam as part of its containment strategy against communism. Ho Chi Minh led North Vietnam and created the Vietcong guerilla forces to increase armed struggle in South Vietnam. A major turning point was the Tet Offensive in which the Vietcong broke a ceasefire agreement and launched surprise attacks, resulting in over 58,000 American deaths and around 350,000 total deaths, with the US ultimately unable to contain the spread of communism.
Vietnam War - events during the war
Five US Presidents were involved in the Vietnam War from 1955 to 1975 - Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, and Gerald Ford. Eisenhower first sent military advisors to help train South Vietnam's army. Kennedy escalated US involvement by sending more troops as advisors. Johnson further increased troop levels after the Gulf of Tonkin incident and launched bombing campaigns of North Vietnam. Nixon pursued a policy of "Vietnamization" to gradually withdraw US troops by strengthening South Vietnam's forces. Ultimately, the US was unable to defeat North Vietnam and withdrew from the country in 1975.
United States History Ch. 20 Section 4 Notes
1. Nixon withdrew U.S. troops from Vietnam under a policy of Vietnamization, secretly bombing Cambodia. Protests against the war escalated, with the killing of students at Kent State.
2. The Paris Peace Accords were signed in 1973, establishing a ceasefire but leaving North Vietnamese troops in the South. South Vietnam fell to the communists in 1975.
3. The Vietnam War had lasting impacts on America, including over 58,000 U.S. deaths, loss of trust in leaders, and reluctance to intervene abroad.
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President Nixon faced pressure to end the Vietnam War as public opinion polls showed most Americans favored withdrawing troops. In an effort to boost his reelection chances and regain public support, Nixon negotiated a peace agreement with North Vietnam in 1973 known as the Paris Peace Accords, which established a ceasefire and set terms for US troop withdrawal and the release of prisoners of war. However, neither North nor South Vietnam abided by the ceasefire and continued fighting, resulting in the fall of Saigon to communist forces in 1975 and the eventual reunification of Vietnam under communist rule.
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The Vietnam War deeply divided American society. As the war dragged on with no clear victory, opposition to the war grew on college campuses and beyond. The Tet Offensive of 1968 shocked many Americans and increased doubts about the war. In the 1968 presidential election, anti-war Democrats Eugene McCarthy and Robert Kennedy challenged Lyndon Johnson, who chose not to run for re-election. Ultimately, Republican Richard Nixon was elected by appealing to those not protesting the war.
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Reasons the usa lost the vietnam war - Strengths of north vietnam
North Vietnam had several strengths that contributed to the USA's defeat in the Vietnam War. Ho Chi Minh was popular with Vietnamese people for leading the successful rebellion against French control. This made people more likely to support rebel groups and not help American forces. Additionally, the North Vietnam Army and Vietcong knew the local terrain and used guerrilla tactics like ambushes. The Tet Offensive in 1968 involved attacks across South Vietnam and shocked American public opinion, even though it severely damaged the Vietcong forces. Overall, North Vietnam's popular support among Vietnamese people and military tactics like guerrilla warfare made it difficult for the US to achieve victory.
Vietnam War - changing us views
Many Americans originally supported the Vietnam War as part of fighting communism, but opposition grew over time for several reasons. Students were among the most vocal opponents, inspired by the anti-war hippie movement. Large protests took place on university campuses and in cities, some turning violent with deaths. Public opinion shifted as images of the harsh realities of war were broadcast on television. Rising costs of the war and the draft also angered many Americans. By 1968, over 14,000 soldiers had died, fueling greater dissent that forced the US to eventually withdraw from Vietnam.
Reasons the USA lost the Vietnam War - South Vietnam weaknesses
The South Vietnamese government faced several weaknesses that contributed to the USA's defeat in Vietnam:
1) The government of Ngo Dinh Diem was extremely corrupt and discriminated against Buddhists who made up the religious majority, dividing the country.
2) The South Vietnamese army was poorly trained and disciplined, with many soldiers deserting. They distrusted their leaders and relied too heavily on the Americans.
3) Forced relocation of peasants into "strategic hamlets" angered the population and caused some to join the Viet Cong, depriving the US of local support. These weaknesses denied the US a path to victory.
The Vietnam War
The Vietnam War began as an effort by the US to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia under the "domino theory." While North Vietnam sought reunification under communist rule, the US backed South Vietnam. Major events of the war included the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which escalated US involvement, the Tet Offensive which turned US public opinion against the war, and the My Lai Massacre which further damaged the US reputation. Over 58,000 US soldiers and 1-2 million Vietnamese died in the long and divisive conflict before US withdrawal in 1973.
Vietnam War
This document provides background information on the Vietnam War. It describes how the US became involved to prevent the spread of communism under the Truman Doctrine. It discusses key events like the Tet Offensive and the Kent State protests against the war. The war ended in 1975 with South Vietnam falling to communist forces from the North.
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The document summarizes the involvement of 5 US Presidents in the Vietnam War from 1953-1975. It discusses how President Eisenhower initially provided support to South Vietnam to stop the spread of communism. Presidents Kennedy and Johnson escalated US involvement by increasing troops and bombing campaigns. President Nixon pursued a policy of "Vietnamization" to gradually withdraw US troops while strengthening South Vietnam's forces. Finally, the document outlines the fall of Saigon in 1975 after the US withdrawal and the Paris Peace Accords, marking the end of the war.
The vietnam war1
The United States fought in Vietnam due to the Domino Theory, which held that if Vietnam fell to communism, other countries like Laos and Cambodia would as well. This violated the US policy of containment to stop the spread of communism. The US lost because of underestimating Vietnamese tactics like guerilla warfare and tunnel systems, as well as overestimating the impact of US firepower. The antiwar movement grew due to the human costs of the war and the use of chemical weapons like Agent Orange and napalm. The war deeply divided Americans and eroded trust in government.
Vietnam war end
Johnson stepped down in 1968 and did not seek re-election due to being discredited over Vietnam. Nixon implemented a Vietnamization policy from 1969-1973 to gradually replace American troops with South Vietnamese troops to allow the US to withdraw. However, the US struggled fighting guerilla forces, faced strong anti-war sentiment at home with many casualties and costs, and failed to win over the South Vietnamese people. Ultimately, the US lost in Vietnam as its military efforts were half-hearted and disillusioned, and the war fundamentally questioned America's beliefs about the president, military, and moral identity.
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The document provides background on the United States' increasing involvement in Vietnam between 1945-1964. It describes how the US wanted to stop the spread of communism and support allies like France. As Vietnamese independence movements grew, the US feared communism would spread across Southeast Asia like a domino effect. This led the US to back South Vietnam's government against North Vietnamese forces and communist Viet Cong guerrillas. Key events like the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution granted the president broad war powers and committed more US troops to the conflict.
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The document discusses the international isolation of the USA during the Vietnam War and how this contributed to their defeat. It notes that while some countries like South Korea, Australia and New Zealand sent troops, overall support was less than hoped for. America received negative media coverage that opponents used for propaganda, reducing further support. A lack of global support forced the US to provide most money and soldiers, which it could not sustain, unlike North Vietnam which received aid from the USSR and China. European allies like France and the UK declined requests to send troops, despite having Asian colonial experience that could have helped.
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This document provides historical background on Vietnam from the 1800s through the early 1960s. It summarizes that Vietnam had been fighting for independence for centuries, including asking the US for help against the French in the 1860s and 1910s. It then covers the US involvement in Vietnam through the presidencies of Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, including the rise of Diem, the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu, and the quiet escalation of US advisors and involvement despite doubts about whether the US could win.
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The Vietnam War grew out of Vietnam's long history as a French colony. After World War 2, Vietnam was divided into a communist North and democratic South. The US backed South Vietnam in an attempt to contain communism, believing that if South Vietnam fell, other countries would too. Despite US bombing campaigns and search/destroy missions that caused massive casualties, the Viet Cong waged a successful guerrilla war. US involvement became increasingly unpopular as the war dragged on. Ultimately, the US was unable to stop the communist takeover and North Vietnam reunified the country in 1975.
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Johnson did not run for re-election in 1968 because:
- The Vietnam War had become increasingly unpopular in the U.S. and Johnson faced strong opposition to his handling of the war.
- The Tet Offensive in early 1968 showed that the U.S. was not winning the war as decisively as the administration claimed, undermining support for Johnson's leadership.
- Growing anti-war protests and divisions over the war weakened Johnson's political standing and ability to lead.
- With his popularity declining due to the war, Johnson likely felt he could not win re-election and instead decided not to run again in order to help unite the country and Democratic party.
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North Vietnam had several strengths that contributed to the USA's defeat in the Vietnam War. Ho Chi Minh was popular with Vietnamese people for leading the successful rebellion against French control. This made people more likely to support rebel groups and not help American forces. Additionally, the North Vietnam Army and Vietcong knew the local terrain and used guerrilla tactics like ambushes. The Tet Offensive in 1968 involved attacks across South Vietnam and shocked American public opinion, even though it severely damaged the Vietcong forces. Overall, North Vietnam's popular support among Vietnamese people and military tactics like guerrilla warfare made it difficult for the US to achieve victory.
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Many Americans originally supported the Vietnam War as part of fighting communism, but opposition grew over time for several reasons. Students were among the most vocal opponents, inspired by the anti-war hippie movement. Large protests took place on university campuses and in cities, some turning violent with deaths. Public opinion shifted as images of the harsh realities of war were broadcast on television. Rising costs of the war and the draft also angered many Americans. By 1968, over 14,000 soldiers had died, fueling greater dissent that forced the US to eventually withdraw from Vietnam.
Reasons the USA lost the Vietnam War - South Vietnam weaknesses
The South Vietnamese government faced several weaknesses that contributed to the USA's defeat in Vietnam:
1) The government of Ngo Dinh Diem was extremely corrupt and discriminated against Buddhists who made up the religious majority, dividing the country.
2) The South Vietnamese army was poorly trained and disciplined, with many soldiers deserting. They distrusted their leaders and relied too heavily on the Americans.
3) Forced relocation of peasants into "strategic hamlets" angered the population and caused some to join the Viet Cong, depriving the US of local support. These weaknesses denied the US a path to victory.
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The Vietnam War began as an effort by the US to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia under the "domino theory." While North Vietnam sought reunification under communist rule, the US backed South Vietnam. Major events of the war included the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which escalated US involvement, the Tet Offensive which turned US public opinion against the war, and the My Lai Massacre which further damaged the US reputation. Over 58,000 US soldiers and 1-2 million Vietnamese died in the long and divisive conflict before US withdrawal in 1973.
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This document provides background information on the Vietnam War. It describes how the US became involved to prevent the spread of communism under the Truman Doctrine. It discusses key events like the Tet Offensive and the Kent State protests against the war. The war ended in 1975 with South Vietnam falling to communist forces from the North.
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The vietnam war1
The United States fought in Vietnam due to the Domino Theory, which held that if Vietnam fell to communism, other countries like Laos and Cambodia would as well. This violated the US policy of containment to stop the spread of communism. The US lost because of underestimating Vietnamese tactics like guerilla warfare and tunnel systems, as well as overestimating the impact of US firepower. The antiwar movement grew due to the human costs of the war and the use of chemical weapons like Agent Orange and napalm. The war deeply divided Americans and eroded trust in government.
Vietnam war end
Johnson stepped down in 1968 and did not seek re-election due to being discredited over Vietnam. Nixon implemented a Vietnamization policy from 1969-1973 to gradually replace American troops with South Vietnamese troops to allow the US to withdraw. However, the US struggled fighting guerilla forces, faced strong anti-war sentiment at home with many casualties and costs, and failed to win over the South Vietnamese people. Ultimately, the US lost in Vietnam as its military efforts were half-hearted and disillusioned, and the war fundamentally questioned America's beliefs about the president, military, and moral identity.
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Vietnam Americanization
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- The Tet Offensive in early 1968 showed that the U.S. was not winning the war as quickly as expected, despite large numbers of troops deployed. This undermined public support for Johnson's leadership and policy.
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Module 8 notes
The document summarizes major events and developments in the United States between 1945-1980, including the following:
1) Détente occurred under Nixon's presidency, resulting in the SALT I Treaty which sought to limit nuclear weapons between the US and Soviet Union.
2) Eisenhower's National Highway Act created the interstate highway system to improve transportation infrastructure.
3) The US increased its involvement in Vietnam through the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution and pursued counterinsurgency strategies, but faced difficulties due to the nature of the conflict.
4) The Vietnam War was highly controversial and protests intensified over the course of the 1960s as casualties mounted and support declined.
Module 8 notes
The document summarizes major events and developments in the United States between 1945-1980, including:
1) Détente occurred under Nixon's presidency, resulting in the SALT I Treaty which lowered the number of missiles between the US and Soviet Union to prevent nuclear war.
2) Eisenhower's National Highway Act created an interstate highway system throughout the nation to aid transportation and travel.
3) The US increased involvement in Vietnam due to the Domino Theory and Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, but the war proved difficult and unpopular, damaging the reputation of US soldiers.
4) Technological innovations like Sputnik launching spurred the US space program and NASA, with Kennedy committing to land
Vietnam War Presentation
The Vietnam War began as a conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam following the country's division in 1954. The US backed South Vietnam in an attempt to stop the spread of communism. Despite massive US bombing campaigns and troop deployment, North Vietnam was able to reunite the country in 1975 after the fall of Saigon. The war resulted in over 3 million deaths in Vietnam and severely damaged US foreign policy credibility and trust in government.
Vietnam War Presentation
The Vietnam War began as a conflict between North and South Vietnam following the country's partition in 1954. It escalated due to US involvement driven by fears of communist expansion. Key events included the Gulf of Tonkin incident, massive US bombing campaigns, and the Tet Offensive. The war resulted in over 3 million deaths and devastated Vietnam and its surrounding countries. It also caused disillusionment in the US and a shift away from aggressive foreign policy.
Vietnam War
Ho Chi Minh was inspired by Marxism and worked with Mao Zedong to create the Viet Minh movement in Vietnam. The First Indochina War began as a conflict between Vietnam and France, eventually resulting in the division of Vietnam into North and South. The Vietnam War then emerged from the Cold War as the US supported South Vietnam to prevent the spread of communism, while North Vietnam was backed by Communist China. Over 47,000 American soldiers and 900,000 Vietnamese troops were killed in the war. The fall of Saigon in 1975 led to a unified Vietnam under communist rule.
The vietnam conflict
The document provides an overview of the Vietnam War from 1950-1975, including key events and people. It discusses the origins of the war in French colonial rule, the 1954 Geneva Conference that temporarily partitioned Vietnam, and the escalating US involvement under presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson. Major turning points discussed include the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, the 1968 Tet Offensive, and the 1973 Paris Peace Accords that officially ended US involvement.
The Vietnam War – A Detailed Overview
An extensive overview of the Vietnam War (1955-1975), including pre-war context and post-war impacts.
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Ch 19 Sec 2 "Vietnam"
- 1. Vietnam
- 2. • The US didn’t want South Vietnam to fall to the Communists
- 3. • If South Vietnam fell to communism, would cause a “domino theory” • Other countries in southeast Asia would fall to communism
- 4. • First American troops in were advisors to teach the South Vietnamese to fight their own war
- 7. Gulf of Tonkin Resolution • North Vietnamese attacked two American destroyers in international waters • Johnson asked for authority to take action • Not a declaration of war
- 11. • Hawks – Americans who favored presence in Vietnam • Doves – Americans who wanted to pull out of Vietnam
- 14. • US feared that if they declared war other countries would join in and cause a world war
- 15. Trouble for the Americans in Vietnam • Bombing was difficult because: 1. Jungles 2. No large industrial plants 3. Viet Cong was hard to identify
- 17. Viet Cong • Vietnamese Communists in South Vietnam
- 18. Trouble for the Americans at home Lack of unity at home
- 23. Tet Offensive • Americans called a cease fire on Christmas 1967 • Vietnamese used it to their advantage and smuggled in troops and weapons • Surprise attacks on January 30, 1968, the Chinese New Year (Tet)
- 24. • American losses: 3,845 • South vietnamese 4,954 • Civilians 14,300 • North Vietnamese and Viet Cong 92,000
- 25. Vietnamization • US would gradually turn over responsibility for the fighting to the South Vietnamese. • US would still provide supplies and air support
Editor's Notes
- 55,000 americans killed and $150 billion cost
- “gave president authority to take all necessary steps, including the use of armed forces
- US was just “police action”
- Used children to lob hand grenades at American soldiers
- Weapons in coffins…
- Nixon took office(1969) – 543,400 US troops in Vietnam By 1972 only 24,000 left