The document provides an overview of the Vietnam War from 1959-1975, including key events and perspectives from both sides. It summarizes that the Vietnam War was the longest in U.S. history, lasting nearly 20 years and costing over $200 billion with nearly 58,000 American deaths. It also discusses the ongoing impacts on veterans including issues like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and exposure to Agent Orange.
The Vietnam War lasted from 1954 to 1975 and consisted of three phases. Phase 1 was a war of independence against the French which ended in French defeat in 1954. This led to the partitioning of Vietnam into communist North Vietnam and democratic South Vietnam. Phase 2 saw escalating American military involvement under presidents Kennedy and Johnson following the Gulf of Tonkin Incident. Despite escalation, the US struggled against Vietnamese guerrilla forces. Phase 3 was the Vietnamese Civil War from 1973-1975, which resulted in a final North Vietnamese victory and reunification of Vietnam under communist rule.
By the early 1900s, nationalism grew in Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh emerged as a leader. After World War 2, Ho Chi Minh organized the Vietminh to resist the returning French colonial rule. The US supported the Vietminh but did not want a communist Vietnam. Despite US aid, the French struggled against Vietminh guerrillas. The 1954 Geneva Accords temporarily divided Vietnam along the 17th parallel. Under President Kennedy and Johnson, the US increased support for South Vietnam due to fears of communism spreading. Massive US troop deployments from 1966 led to a bloody stalemate as the Vietcong adopted guerrilla tactics. Growing anti-war sentiment and the 1968 Tet Offensive turned US public opinion
Vietnam war for Cambridge IGCSE HistoryJoanie Yeung
Introduction of Vietcong, Why did USA get involved in Vietnam? Why did USA fail to defeat the Vietcong? What were the roles played by the media and public opinion in USA? How did the Vietnam War end?
The document provides a summary of the key events of the Vietnam War. It began as a civil war between the communist North Vietnam led by Ho Chi Minh and the non-communist South Vietnam led by Ngo Dinh Diem. However, the conflict was rooted in Vietnam's history as a French colony. After World War 2, Vietnam was temporarily divided along the 17th parallel, with elections promised to reunify the country by 1956. However, the US opposed Ho Chi Minh and backed Diem, escalating their involvement over time and widening the war until a peace agreement in 1973 after significant US troop losses and protests at home. The North then reunified Vietnam under communist rule.
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.
The Vietnam War lasted from 1959 to 1975 and involved the United States sending troops to Vietnam to fight the spread of communism. Over 2.5 million soldiers and civilians were killed in the war. The United States initially sent aid to the South Vietnamese government to fight communist forces from North Vietnam and the Viet Cong in the South. Despite massive U.S. bombing campaigns and the use of Agent Orange, the North eventually defeated the South and unified Vietnam under communist rule in 1975 after the U.S. withdrew from the country. The war remains controversial in the U.S. due to the military draft and protests against American involvement.
The Vietnam War was a proxy war between communist North Vietnam, backed by China and the Soviet Union, and South Vietnam, backed by the United States and other anti-communist countries. After France withdrew from Vietnam in 1954, the US increasingly intervened to prevent a communist takeover of South Vietnam. US involvement escalated throughout the 1960s, with massive bombing campaigns and increasing troop deployment. However, North Vietnamese forces and Viet Cong guerrillas continued their resistance. Public opinion in the US turned against the war as casualties mounted. The US withdrew from Vietnam in 1973, and North Vietnamese forces conquered South Vietnam in 1975.
The document provides an overview of the Vietnam War from 1959-1975, including key events and perspectives from both sides. It summarizes that the Vietnam War was the longest in U.S. history, lasting nearly 20 years and costing over $200 billion with nearly 58,000 American deaths. It also discusses the ongoing impacts on veterans including issues like Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and exposure to Agent Orange.
The Vietnam War lasted from 1954 to 1975 and consisted of three phases. Phase 1 was a war of independence against the French which ended in French defeat in 1954. This led to the partitioning of Vietnam into communist North Vietnam and democratic South Vietnam. Phase 2 saw escalating American military involvement under presidents Kennedy and Johnson following the Gulf of Tonkin Incident. Despite escalation, the US struggled against Vietnamese guerrilla forces. Phase 3 was the Vietnamese Civil War from 1973-1975, which resulted in a final North Vietnamese victory and reunification of Vietnam under communist rule.
By the early 1900s, nationalism grew in Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh emerged as a leader. After World War 2, Ho Chi Minh organized the Vietminh to resist the returning French colonial rule. The US supported the Vietminh but did not want a communist Vietnam. Despite US aid, the French struggled against Vietminh guerrillas. The 1954 Geneva Accords temporarily divided Vietnam along the 17th parallel. Under President Kennedy and Johnson, the US increased support for South Vietnam due to fears of communism spreading. Massive US troop deployments from 1966 led to a bloody stalemate as the Vietcong adopted guerrilla tactics. Growing anti-war sentiment and the 1968 Tet Offensive turned US public opinion
Vietnam war for Cambridge IGCSE HistoryJoanie Yeung
Introduction of Vietcong, Why did USA get involved in Vietnam? Why did USA fail to defeat the Vietcong? What were the roles played by the media and public opinion in USA? How did the Vietnam War end?
The document provides a summary of the key events of the Vietnam War. It began as a civil war between the communist North Vietnam led by Ho Chi Minh and the non-communist South Vietnam led by Ngo Dinh Diem. However, the conflict was rooted in Vietnam's history as a French colony. After World War 2, Vietnam was temporarily divided along the 17th parallel, with elections promised to reunify the country by 1956. However, the US opposed Ho Chi Minh and backed Diem, escalating their involvement over time and widening the war until a peace agreement in 1973 after significant US troop losses and protests at home. The North then reunified Vietnam under communist rule.
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.
The Vietnam War lasted from 1959 to 1975 and involved the United States sending troops to Vietnam to fight the spread of communism. Over 2.5 million soldiers and civilians were killed in the war. The United States initially sent aid to the South Vietnamese government to fight communist forces from North Vietnam and the Viet Cong in the South. Despite massive U.S. bombing campaigns and the use of Agent Orange, the North eventually defeated the South and unified Vietnam under communist rule in 1975 after the U.S. withdrew from the country. The war remains controversial in the U.S. due to the military draft and protests against American involvement.
The Vietnam War was a proxy war between communist North Vietnam, backed by China and the Soviet Union, and South Vietnam, backed by the United States and other anti-communist countries. After France withdrew from Vietnam in 1954, the US increasingly intervened to prevent a communist takeover of South Vietnam. US involvement escalated throughout the 1960s, with massive bombing campaigns and increasing troop deployment. However, North Vietnamese forces and Viet Cong guerrillas continued their resistance. Public opinion in the US turned against the war as casualties mounted. The US withdrew from Vietnam in 1973, and North Vietnamese forces conquered South Vietnam in 1975.
The Vietnam War was America's longest and most expensive war, lasting from 1954 to 1975 and deeply dividing the American public. It began as an effort to prevent communist domination of Southeast Asia according to the domino theory and involved massive U.S. military escalation under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson in support of South Vietnam against North Vietnam and communist insurgents. The war ended with the fall of Saigon in 1975 and an American withdrawal after failed peace negotiations.
The document summarizes the key events of the Vietnam War from French colonization of Vietnam to the US involvement and withdrawal. It discusses how Vietnam was initially a French colony exporting goods. The Vietnamese people grew tired of French rule and Ho Chi Minh formed the Viet Min army to fight against French control. This led to war between the French and Viet Min forces. The US became involved due to anti-communist sentiments and helped the French fight against Ho Chi Minh's communist forces. This expanded into a war between the US and Viet Cong groups seeking independence, which saw heavy American casualties over years of guerilla warfare until the US ultimately withdrew from Vietnam.
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.
The Vietnam War escalated as the US increased its involvement to prevent the spread of communism. The US aided France in its war with Vietnam but Vietnam gained independence. The US backed South Vietnam but faced increasing resistance from North Vietnam and the Viet Cong. Under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, the US sent more advisors and troops to Vietnam and heavily bombed North Vietnam. However, the Tet Offensive in 1968 was a major turning point that turned US public opinion against the war as casualties mounted on both sides. Large anti-war protests emerged across America in the late 1960s calling for an end to the war.
The Vietnam War was a conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam that lasted from 1955 to 1975. It began as a war between Vietnam and France but later expanded with the United States supporting South Vietnam to contain the spread of communism. Despite massive U.S. military involvement, the war ended with a communist victory in 1975 as North Vietnam unified the country under communist rule.
The Vietnam War lasted from 1954 to 1975 and involved military engagement between North Vietnam and South Vietnam, with the United States backing South Vietnam. France had previously controlled Vietnam but withdrew after their defeat at Dien Bien Phu in 1954. This led to Vietnam being divided along the 17th parallel, with communist North Vietnam controlling the north and US-backed South Vietnam controlling the south. Tensions rose and the US became increasingly involved, sending military advisors to support South Vietnam against North Vietnam and communist Viet Cong forces in the south. Major events of the war included the Gulf of Tonkin incident leading to increased US bombing of North Vietnam, the Tet Offensive of 1968, and the fall of Saigon in 1975 when North Vietnam defeated
The document provides background information on the Vietnam War. It discusses:
- The war lasted from 1955 to 1975 between North Vietnam and the US-backed South Vietnamese government.
- Over 58,000 US troops and millions of Vietnamese civilians and soldiers were killed. The war cost the US $168-200 billion.
- The war escalated under presidents Kennedy and Johnson as the US increased support to South Vietnam against the North Vietnamese-backed Viet Cong. Heavy US bombing began in 1965 and US troop levels rose to over 500,000.
- Despite massive US military involvement, North Vietnam was able to withstand the attacks and launch the devastating Tet Offensive in 1968, weakening US public support for the war. Peace talks
The Vietnam War began as an anti-colonial independence movement led by Ho Chi Minh against French rule. After World War 2, the French tried to reassert control over Vietnam but faced resistance from Ho Chi Minh's Viet Minh forces. The United States intervened on France's side and continued supporting South Vietnam after the 1954 Geneva Accords split the country in two. US involvement escalated throughout the 1960s, but the 1968 Tet Offensive was a turning point that turned US public opinion against the war. Although the US withdrew in 1973, the war continued between North and South Vietnam until the South surrendered in 1975.
Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia. During the Cold War era, Vietnam was divided into North Vietnam and South Vietnam along the 17th parallel. North Vietnam was communist while South Vietnam was democratic and backed by the United States. Despite U.S. involvement and bombing campaigns, North Vietnam and the Viet Cong defeated South Vietnam and unified the country under communist rule in 1975. The Vietnam War resulted in over 3 million deaths and had lasting impacts on both Vietnam and the United States.
The Vietnam War occurred between 1959 and 1975 in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. It began as a result of the US strategy to prevent the spread of communism. There were two main power blocs involved - the US and allies who supported South Vietnam, and the Soviet Union and North Vietnam who wanted to reunify Vietnam under communist rule. The war resulted in nearly 60,000 American deaths and an estimated 2 million Vietnamese deaths, and Vietnam was ultimately unified under communist control.
The document provides background information on the Vietnam War. It discusses the colonial history of Vietnam and the division of Vietnam following the 1954 Geneva Conference. This led to war between North and South Vietnam as North Vietnam and the Viet Cong fought to reunify the country under communist rule. The US intervened on behalf of South Vietnam to stop the spread of communism. The war lasted over 20 years and involved major US troop escalations and offensives from both sides, ultimately resulting in a North Vietnamese victory in 1975.
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 War began in 1954 after France lost control of Vietnam to Ho Chi Minh's Viet Minh forces. Vietnam was divided at the 17th parallel, with Ho Chi Minh controlling North Vietnam and Ngo Dinh Diem controlling South Vietnam. The US initially provided aid to Diem's repressive government in South Vietnam and gradually increased military involvement over the following decades. Despite massive US bombing campaigns and deployment of over 500,000 troops, the US was unable to defeat the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces. Public opposition in the US grew over the course of the war. The US withdrew from Vietnam in 1973 following negotiations and the signing of a ceasefire agreement, and South Vietnam fell to Communist rule in 1975. The
The document provides an overview of the Vietnam War from multiple perspectives. It discusses the human toll in terms of lives lost and wounded for both Vietnam and the United States. It also examines public opinion shifts in the US as the war continued and details several major events and escalations of the war over time under different presidential administrations.
The Vietnam War resulted in a complete defeat for the United States. Over 57,000 American lives were lost in their unsuccessful effort to stop the spread of communism. The Viet Cong took control of Saigon in 1975, forcing the evacuation of all remaining U.S. personnel. This reunited Vietnam after years of war that devastated the country and its people. In the aftermath, millions of Vietnamese refugees fled the country by boat seeking asylum, many dying in the process, while Vietnam struggled to recover from the immense physical and economic destruction of the war.
The Vietnam War began in 1954 as an effort by the United States to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. Under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, U.S. involvement escalated through military advising and direct combat troops. The 1968 Tet Offensive turned U.S. public opinion against the war as it showed the Viet Cong were not close to defeat. Growing anti-war protests and the release of the Pentagon Papers further eroded support. Under President Nixon, Vietnamization transitioned fighting to the South Vietnamese army but Saigon fell to North Vietnam in 1975, marking the end of the war.
The United States became involved in Vietnam in the 1950s to contain the spread of communism in Asia according to the domino theory. The US supported the French in their colonial war and later the South Vietnamese government against communist insurgents. Over time, US involvement escalated and led to widespread domestic protest as the war dragged on without clear success. Key events like the Tet Offensive turned public opinion against the war. The Vietnam War ended in 1975 with a communist victory in Vietnam after the US withdrew.
This document provides an overview of the Vietnam War from 1945 to 1975, including key events and people on both sides. It discusses the escalation of US involvement over time due to fears of communism spreading. Major events covered include the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu in 1954, the US backing of Ngo Dinh Diem as South Vietnam's president, the Gulf of Tonkin incident leading to greater US bombing, and the Tet Offensive turning public opinion against the war in the US. The document also examines domestic impacts and protests against the war on the US home front.
The Vietnam War began as the United States gradually increased its involvement to prevent South Vietnam from becoming communist. It started by providing aid to France in its war with Vietnam in 1950, and continued supporting South Vietnam after France withdrew in 1954. Under Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson, the US took on more direct combat roles, from advisors to bombing of North Vietnam. However, the US struggled to devise an effective strategy against an decentralized enemy and faced growing domestic opposition as casualties mounted.
The document provides an overview of the Vietnam War, including key events, leaders, and causes. It describes how the war began as a conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam in 1959 and escalated with US involvement throughout the 1960s. Major figures discussed are Ho Chi Minh of North Vietnam and presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard Nixon of the US.
The Vietnam War intensified tensions of the Cold War as the U.S. sought to contain the spread of communism through flexible response and increasing military spending. The U.S. became involved in Vietnam to aid South Vietnam after the 1954 Geneva Accords divided the country. As U.S. involvement grew, they used tactics like search and destroy missions and defoliants while the Viet Cong employed guerilla warfare. By 1969, the U.S. was divided as the public turned against the war, especially after events like the Tet Offensive and My Lai Massacre undermined the perception that the U.S. was winning. Protests on college campuses against the draft escalated tensions further.
The Vietnam War was America's longest and most expensive war, lasting from 1954 to 1975 and deeply dividing the American public. It began as an effort to prevent communist domination of Southeast Asia according to the domino theory and involved massive U.S. military escalation under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson in support of South Vietnam against North Vietnam and communist insurgents. The war ended with the fall of Saigon in 1975 and an American withdrawal after failed peace negotiations.
The document summarizes the key events of the Vietnam War from French colonization of Vietnam to the US involvement and withdrawal. It discusses how Vietnam was initially a French colony exporting goods. The Vietnamese people grew tired of French rule and Ho Chi Minh formed the Viet Min army to fight against French control. This led to war between the French and Viet Min forces. The US became involved due to anti-communist sentiments and helped the French fight against Ho Chi Minh's communist forces. This expanded into a war between the US and Viet Cong groups seeking independence, which saw heavy American casualties over years of guerilla warfare until the US ultimately withdrew from Vietnam.
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.
The Vietnam War escalated as the US increased its involvement to prevent the spread of communism. The US aided France in its war with Vietnam but Vietnam gained independence. The US backed South Vietnam but faced increasing resistance from North Vietnam and the Viet Cong. Under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, the US sent more advisors and troops to Vietnam and heavily bombed North Vietnam. However, the Tet Offensive in 1968 was a major turning point that turned US public opinion against the war as casualties mounted on both sides. Large anti-war protests emerged across America in the late 1960s calling for an end to the war.
The Vietnam War was a conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam that lasted from 1955 to 1975. It began as a war between Vietnam and France but later expanded with the United States supporting South Vietnam to contain the spread of communism. Despite massive U.S. military involvement, the war ended with a communist victory in 1975 as North Vietnam unified the country under communist rule.
The Vietnam War lasted from 1954 to 1975 and involved military engagement between North Vietnam and South Vietnam, with the United States backing South Vietnam. France had previously controlled Vietnam but withdrew after their defeat at Dien Bien Phu in 1954. This led to Vietnam being divided along the 17th parallel, with communist North Vietnam controlling the north and US-backed South Vietnam controlling the south. Tensions rose and the US became increasingly involved, sending military advisors to support South Vietnam against North Vietnam and communist Viet Cong forces in the south. Major events of the war included the Gulf of Tonkin incident leading to increased US bombing of North Vietnam, the Tet Offensive of 1968, and the fall of Saigon in 1975 when North Vietnam defeated
The document provides background information on the Vietnam War. It discusses:
- The war lasted from 1955 to 1975 between North Vietnam and the US-backed South Vietnamese government.
- Over 58,000 US troops and millions of Vietnamese civilians and soldiers were killed. The war cost the US $168-200 billion.
- The war escalated under presidents Kennedy and Johnson as the US increased support to South Vietnam against the North Vietnamese-backed Viet Cong. Heavy US bombing began in 1965 and US troop levels rose to over 500,000.
- Despite massive US military involvement, North Vietnam was able to withstand the attacks and launch the devastating Tet Offensive in 1968, weakening US public support for the war. Peace talks
The Vietnam War began as an anti-colonial independence movement led by Ho Chi Minh against French rule. After World War 2, the French tried to reassert control over Vietnam but faced resistance from Ho Chi Minh's Viet Minh forces. The United States intervened on France's side and continued supporting South Vietnam after the 1954 Geneva Accords split the country in two. US involvement escalated throughout the 1960s, but the 1968 Tet Offensive was a turning point that turned US public opinion against the war. Although the US withdrew in 1973, the war continued between North and South Vietnam until the South surrendered in 1975.
Vietnam is located in Southeast Asia. During the Cold War era, Vietnam was divided into North Vietnam and South Vietnam along the 17th parallel. North Vietnam was communist while South Vietnam was democratic and backed by the United States. Despite U.S. involvement and bombing campaigns, North Vietnam and the Viet Cong defeated South Vietnam and unified the country under communist rule in 1975. The Vietnam War resulted in over 3 million deaths and had lasting impacts on both Vietnam and the United States.
The Vietnam War occurred between 1959 and 1975 in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. It began as a result of the US strategy to prevent the spread of communism. There were two main power blocs involved - the US and allies who supported South Vietnam, and the Soviet Union and North Vietnam who wanted to reunify Vietnam under communist rule. The war resulted in nearly 60,000 American deaths and an estimated 2 million Vietnamese deaths, and Vietnam was ultimately unified under communist control.
The document provides background information on the Vietnam War. It discusses the colonial history of Vietnam and the division of Vietnam following the 1954 Geneva Conference. This led to war between North and South Vietnam as North Vietnam and the Viet Cong fought to reunify the country under communist rule. The US intervened on behalf of South Vietnam to stop the spread of communism. The war lasted over 20 years and involved major US troop escalations and offensives from both sides, ultimately resulting in a North Vietnamese victory in 1975.
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 War began in 1954 after France lost control of Vietnam to Ho Chi Minh's Viet Minh forces. Vietnam was divided at the 17th parallel, with Ho Chi Minh controlling North Vietnam and Ngo Dinh Diem controlling South Vietnam. The US initially provided aid to Diem's repressive government in South Vietnam and gradually increased military involvement over the following decades. Despite massive US bombing campaigns and deployment of over 500,000 troops, the US was unable to defeat the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces. Public opposition in the US grew over the course of the war. The US withdrew from Vietnam in 1973 following negotiations and the signing of a ceasefire agreement, and South Vietnam fell to Communist rule in 1975. The
The document provides an overview of the Vietnam War from multiple perspectives. It discusses the human toll in terms of lives lost and wounded for both Vietnam and the United States. It also examines public opinion shifts in the US as the war continued and details several major events and escalations of the war over time under different presidential administrations.
The Vietnam War resulted in a complete defeat for the United States. Over 57,000 American lives were lost in their unsuccessful effort to stop the spread of communism. The Viet Cong took control of Saigon in 1975, forcing the evacuation of all remaining U.S. personnel. This reunited Vietnam after years of war that devastated the country and its people. In the aftermath, millions of Vietnamese refugees fled the country by boat seeking asylum, many dying in the process, while Vietnam struggled to recover from the immense physical and economic destruction of the war.
The Vietnam War began in 1954 as an effort by the United States to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. Under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, U.S. involvement escalated through military advising and direct combat troops. The 1968 Tet Offensive turned U.S. public opinion against the war as it showed the Viet Cong were not close to defeat. Growing anti-war protests and the release of the Pentagon Papers further eroded support. Under President Nixon, Vietnamization transitioned fighting to the South Vietnamese army but Saigon fell to North Vietnam in 1975, marking the end of the war.
The United States became involved in Vietnam in the 1950s to contain the spread of communism in Asia according to the domino theory. The US supported the French in their colonial war and later the South Vietnamese government against communist insurgents. Over time, US involvement escalated and led to widespread domestic protest as the war dragged on without clear success. Key events like the Tet Offensive turned public opinion against the war. The Vietnam War ended in 1975 with a communist victory in Vietnam after the US withdrew.
This document provides an overview of the Vietnam War from 1945 to 1975, including key events and people on both sides. It discusses the escalation of US involvement over time due to fears of communism spreading. Major events covered include the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu in 1954, the US backing of Ngo Dinh Diem as South Vietnam's president, the Gulf of Tonkin incident leading to greater US bombing, and the Tet Offensive turning public opinion against the war in the US. The document also examines domestic impacts and protests against the war on the US home front.
The Vietnam War began as the United States gradually increased its involvement to prevent South Vietnam from becoming communist. It started by providing aid to France in its war with Vietnam in 1950, and continued supporting South Vietnam after France withdrew in 1954. Under Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson, the US took on more direct combat roles, from advisors to bombing of North Vietnam. However, the US struggled to devise an effective strategy against an decentralized enemy and faced growing domestic opposition as casualties mounted.
The document provides an overview of the Vietnam War, including key events, leaders, and causes. It describes how the war began as a conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam in 1959 and escalated with US involvement throughout the 1960s. Major figures discussed are Ho Chi Minh of North Vietnam and presidents John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Richard Nixon of the US.
The Vietnam War intensified tensions of the Cold War as the U.S. sought to contain the spread of communism through flexible response and increasing military spending. The U.S. became involved in Vietnam to aid South Vietnam after the 1954 Geneva Accords divided the country. As U.S. involvement grew, they used tactics like search and destroy missions and defoliants while the Viet Cong employed guerilla warfare. By 1969, the U.S. was divided as the public turned against the war, especially after events like the Tet Offensive and My Lai Massacre undermined the perception that the U.S. was winning. Protests on college campuses against the draft escalated tensions further.
Israel launched a preemptive attack against Egypt, Syria, and Jordan in June 1967, known as the Six Day War. The war began as Egypt expelled UN peacekeepers and blocked Israeli shipping in the Strait of Tiran, bringing Israel and its neighboring Arab states to the brink of conflict under the leadership of Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser and Jordanian King Hussein.
The document provides background information and analysis of the Six Day War between Israel and neighboring Arab states. It describes the historical context leading up to the war, including the 1947 UN partition of Palestine and previous Arab-Israeli conflicts. Key events and decisions in 1967 that precipitated the war are outlined, such as military deployments, incidents along the Israel-Jordan border, and Egyptian orders that closed Israel's port of Eilat. The document also profiles important stakeholders and discusses the course of the war from June 5-10, when Israel gained control of the Sinai Peninsula, Gaza Strip, West Bank, and Golan Heights. Casualty figures for both sides are presented.
The 1967 Six-Day War began when Israel launched surprise air strikes against Egypt to preempt an imminent Egyptian attack. Israel quickly gained control of the Gaza Strip and Sinai Peninsula from Egypt, the West Bank from Jordan, and the Golan Heights from Syria. Over 250,000 Palestinians fled or were displaced from the newly occupied territories. The war was another military defeat for the Arab states but strengthened Palestinian nationalism and turned many Palestinians to more radical groups like the PLO. The territorial changes from the war formed the basis of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is a long-standing dispute over border security, water rights, control of Jerusalem, land rights, and refugee legalities. The roots of the conflict lie in the history of the region but the modern conflict stems from the 20th century as Palestine and Israel have come under the influence of various powers. Though peace negotiations have occurred, radical elements on both sides have hindered lasting agreement between Jews and Palestinians.
'Israel-Palestine Conflict' is an ongoing conflict since the mid-20th century which has still not attained any settlement between the parties involved, it is also the conflict which has attracted lots of public opinions around the world with celebrities taking sides, public protesting around the world showing their support, foreign governments sending aids and condolences for the losses suffered, while the U.N and U.S trying to broker peace agreement between the masses which has seemed to fail each and every time! So I would like to highlight this never-ending conflict and come up with a resolution to this problem through this presentation.
Contents :
- Introduction
- Conflict Mapping
- Timeline of Conflict
- Statistics
- Understanding the Conflict
- Resolution
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The document provides a history of modern Palestine, beginning with the Ottoman Empire's control of the region. After World War 1 and the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the British gained control of Palestine under a mandate. Conflict arose due to the Balfour Declaration supporting Zionism and Jewish immigration. After World War 2 and the Holocaust, increased Jewish immigration led to violence and the UN proposed partitioning Palestine. This led to war and Israel declaring statehood in 1948, displacing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. Subsequent wars and uprisings have occurred between Israel and Palestinians and their supporters over control of the land and the fate of Palestinian statehood. Peace efforts such as the Oslo Accords have so far failed to achieve a long-term solution
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict centers around claims to the land of Palestine by both Israelis and Palestinians. The Zionist movement supported the establishment of a Jewish state in Palestine in the early 1900s, while Palestinians opposed it in their homeland. This led to violence and war when Israel declared independence in 1948. Key unresolved issues preventing a final peace agreement include borders, the status of Jerusalem, Palestinian refugees, and Israeli security. Major players like Israel, Fatah, and Hezbollah have differing goals and approaches to achieving a resolution.
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This lesson describes the growing divisions in American society over the Vietnam War between 1965-1968. It analyzes the Tet Offensive in early 1968, which showed the war was not going as well as claimed, and led to more opposition. It also summarizes how the 1968 presidential election was influenced by the war, the assassinations of MLK and RFK, and Nixon appealing to those not protesting the war.
The Vietnam War was a protracted conflict that stemmed from the US policy of containment against communism and fears of the domino effect. It began as US military advisors assisting South Vietnam and escalated to over 500,000 US troops fighting alongside South Vietnamese forces against North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces. Despite massive US bombing campaigns and troop deployments, the US struggled to defeat the communist insurgency. Growing domestic opposition to the war mounted as casualties rose and victory seemed more elusive. The Tet Offensive of 1968 was a major turning point that turned US public opinion against the war. This led to the withdrawal of US forces and the eventual communist victory in 1975.
The document discusses the history of the military draft in the United States during the Vietnam War era. It describes how the draft lottery system worked, with 366 capsules containing birthdates being drawn randomly on television to determine the order men would be drafted. Over 850,000 men were affected by the 1970 lottery that determined the draft order for those who would turn 20 that year. While some dodged the draft, others registered as conscientious objectors. The military draft ended in 1973 under President Nixon, but the Selective Service system remains in place in case a draft is reinstated.
The document summarizes key events of the Vietnam War and the American home front response. It describes how initial public support waned as the war dragged on and footage showed casualties. The nation divided into "hawks" supporting the war and "doves" against it. The Tet Offensive of 1968 shocked Americans and hurt LBJ's approval. Nixon was elected promising to end the war through "Vietnamization," though protests continued over Cambodia bombings and the leaked Pentagon Papers. Peace talks in 1973 finally ended U.S. involvement in the war.
On March 16, 1968, US troops massacred over 500 Vietnamese civilians in the village of My Lai during a search for enemy fighters. Troops rounded up and killed civilians, including women, children, and animals, through shooting, grenades, and bayonets. The massacre was successfully covered up for 18 months until reports surfaced in late 1969. Twenty-six soldiers were later charged with war crimes for their involvement, though only one, Lieutenant William Calley, was convicted for the murder of over 100 civilians. The massacre reduced US support for the Vietnam War and prompted widespread international outrage.
1) The document depicts locations around Madinah and the relative positions of Muslim and enemy forces during a battle in the 5th year after Hijra.
2) It shows the Quraysh and Ghatafan tribes besieging Madinah from the north with a combined force of 10,000 men.
3) To defend Madinah, Muslims dig a trench on the instruction of Salman al-Farisi, an innovative battlefield tactic for Arabs at the time.
4) During the siege, the Bani Qurayza tribe betrays their treaty with Muslims and sides with the besieging forces, planning to attack Madinah from the south simultaneously.
The document summarizes the My Lai massacre, where between 307-504 unarmed Vietnamese civilians, including women and children, were killed by U.S. forces on March 16, 1968. Led by Captain Ernest Medina and 1st Lieutenant William Calley, Charlie Company of the 23rd Infantry Division opened fire on the villagers, executing civilians, with Calley reportedly killing 70 himself, despite there being no enemy soldiers present. While many soldiers were charged, only Calley was convicted of murder, receiving a life sentence later commuted by President Nixon.
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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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Johnson did not run for re-election in 1968 because:
- The Vietnam War had become increasingly unpopular in the U.S. and was dividing the nation. Protests against the war were widespread.
- 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.
- Johnson faced significant dissent within his own Democratic Party over his handling of the war. Anti-war candidates like Eugene McCarthy and Robert Kennedy challenged Johnson for the Democratic nomination in 1968.
- With his popularity declining due to the war, Johnson likely felt he could not win re-election.
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 lasted from 1956 to 1975 and involved North Vietnam and the Viet Cong fighting against South Vietnam and the United States. It began as an anti-colonial rebellion against French control of Vietnam and escalated into a proxy war between the U.S. and Soviet Union amid the Cold War. Despite massive U.S. military involvement and bombing campaigns, the Vietnam War ended with a Communist victory in 1975 after the fall of Saigon. The war was highly controversial in the U.S. and had lasting domestic political and cultural impacts.
The document summarizes the key events of the Vietnam War from early US involvement to assist France to the withdrawal of US troops in 1973. It describes the US strategy of containment to prevent the spread of communism in Asia and the escalating troop commitments over the 1960s despite growing domestic opposition. While the US initially intended to contain communism, the conflict grew into a full-scale war that divided public opinion and weakened trust in government.
The Vietnam War began as a conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. The United States initially sent military advisors to support South Vietnam against North Vietnam and communist rebels. Over time, U.S. involvement escalated, with over 500,000 troops deployed by 1968. However, the Tet Offensive in 1968 shocked Americans and turned public opinion against the war. Protests against U.S. involvement grew as the war dragged on without clear progress. Peace negotiations began in 1973, and U.S. troops withdrew from Vietnam in 1975, with North Vietnam defeating South Vietnam and reunifying the country under communist rule.
The Vietnam War began as a conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. The United States initially sent military advisors to support South Vietnam against communist North Vietnam. Over time, U.S. involvement escalated and more troops were sent. The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution allowed further escalation. Despite massive U.S. bombing campaigns and troop increases, the Vietnam War became increasingly unpopular domestically due to events like the Tet Offensive. Peace negotiations began in the late 1960s and U.S. troops withdrew in 1973, though the war continued until South Vietnam fell to communist rule in 1975. The war resulted in over 58,000 U.S. deaths and caused deep divisions in American society.
The document provides an overview of the Vietnam War between 1950-1975. It summarizes the key events, people, and outcomes of the war. The United States aimed to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, while North Vietnam sought to unite Vietnam under communist rule. After initial US support for South Vietnam, the US gradually escalated its involvement until directly engaging in combat operations. Despite massive bombing campaigns and troop increases, the US was unable to defeat the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces. Growing domestic opposition to the war led to the US withdrawal and the eventual communist takeover of South Vietnam in 1975.
The Vietnam War lasted from 1956 to 1973 between North Vietnam and South Vietnam. The United States backed South Vietnam in an attempt to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia, believing that if one country fell to communism then surrounding countries would too. Heavy U.S. involvement escalated the conflict and led to increasing domestic opposition to the war. Over 58,000 U.S. soldiers died and millions of Vietnamese before a peace agreement was reached in 1973 and the U.S. withdrew from Vietnam.
The United States becomes involved in the Vietnam War to stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. Over time, the war becomes increasingly unpopular and divisive in the US as it drags on without clear progress. Protests and opposition to the war intensify during the 1960s. Finally, in the early 1970s, President Nixon begins withdrawing US troops from Vietnam as part of his Vietnamization policy. The last US troops depart in 1973 after over a decade of involvement, leaving South Vietnam to fight on its own.
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.
The Vietnam War began as a conflict between communist North Vietnam and its southern allies, the Viet Cong, against South Vietnam and its ally, the United States. The U.S. goal was to contain communism and support South Vietnam, while North Vietnam aimed to unify Vietnam under communist rule. After the French withdrawal in 1954, the U.S. involvement escalated throughout the 1960s. Despite massive U.S. bombing campaigns and troop increases, the 1968 Tet Offensive showed the war was unwinnable. Growing anti-war sentiment and the release of the Pentagon Papers undermined support for the war. The U.S. withdrew under the 1973 Paris Peace Accords, and North Vietnam unified Vietnam in 1975. Over 58
The Vietnam War began as a conflict between Vietnam's nationalist movement led by Ho Chi Minh and the French colonial government. After the French were defeated in 1954, Vietnam was divided between a communist North backed by Ho Chi Minh and a non-communist South. Tensions rose as South Vietnam's leader Diem grew increasingly authoritarian and suppressed Buddhists. As the Viet Cong insurgency in the South expanded due to Diem's unpopularity, the US increased support for South Vietnam but struggled against guerrilla warfare. Despite withdrawing troops under Nixon, the US was unable to prevent a North Vietnamese victory and the reunification of Vietnam under communist rule in 1975.
The Vietnam War was a military conflict fought in Vietnam from 1959 to 1975 between North Vietnam and the Viet Cong against South Vietnam and its ally the United States. The war escalated from 1955 after Ho Chi Minh's communist forces took control of North Vietnam and the US increased its support for South Vietnam. Major events included the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964 that increased US involvement and the My Lai Massacre in 1968. The war ended in 1975 with a North Vietnamese victory and reunification of Vietnam under communist rule.
The Vietnam War was a military conflict fought in Vietnam from 1959 to 1975 between North Vietnam and the Viet Cong against South Vietnam and its ally the United States. The war escalated from 1955 after Ho Chi Minh's communist forces took control of North Vietnam and the US increased its support for South Vietnam. Major events included the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964 that increased US involvement and the My Lai Massacre in 1968. The war ended in 1975 with a North Vietnamese victory and reunification of Vietnam under communist rule.
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.
The document summarizes the causes and effects of war in Southeast Asia and the American role in the region. It discusses how nationalist movements fought for independence from foreign rule after WWII. This led to conflicts between communist and non-communist groups in Vietnam, resulting in the country dividing and civil war. The US entered the war in an attempt to stop the spread of communism, but faced guerrilla warfare and growing opposition domestically. Ultimately, communist rule spread throughout the region as the US withdrew from Vietnam and communist groups took power in Cambodia and Vietnam.
The Vietnam War was a military conflict fought in Vietnam from 1959 to 1975 between North Vietnam and the Viet Cong versus South Vietnam and the United States. The war escalated over time with the U.S. increasing its role from military advisors to active fighters following the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution in 1964. By 1975, over 2 million Vietnamese were killed and the country's infrastructure and economy were devastated as the war ended with North Vietnamese forces capturing Saigon.
The document provides an overview of key events related to the Vietnam War including:
1) The origins of the Vietnam War in the defeat of French colonial forces by Vietnamese communists led by Ho Chi Minh in 1954 and the subsequent division of Vietnam along the 17th parallel.
2) Key figures and events in both North and South Vietnam including Ngo Dinh Diem's rule in the South and major military campaigns by both sides such as the Tet Offensive and fall of Saigon in 1975.
3) Contextual information on how the Vietnam War fit into broader Cold War conflicts between communist and capitalist blocs globally.
The roots of the Vietnam conflict stemmed from France's colonial rule over Indochina prior to World War 2. After Japan took control during the war, Vietnamese nationalists led by Ho Chi Minh fought them using guerrilla tactics. When Japan withdrew in 1945, Ho declared Vietnam independent but France tried to regain control, fighting Ho's Viet Minh forces until their defeat in 1954. The country was then divided into communist North Vietnam ruled by Ho and US-supported South Vietnam. Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the US increasingly supported South Vietnam based on fears of communism spreading, but South Vietnam was corrupt and unpopular while North Vietnam and the Viet Cong gained popularity and strength.
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3. Historical Background
• The people of Indochina resisted French colonial rule
• The Indochinese Communist Party, founded in
1930, revolted against French rule under the
leadership of Ho Chi Minh
4. Historical Background
• Ho Chi Minh was sentenced to death but fled
Vietnam to the Soviet Union and then China
5. Historical Background
• The Japanese had begun creating their own empire in
Southeast Asia
• In 1940 Japan replaced French rule in Indochina
6. Historical Background
• Ho Chi Minh returns in
1941 and helps form the
Vietminh
– Vietminh –
an organization whose goal
is to win Vietnam‟s
independence from foreign
rule
7. Historical Background
• The United States forges an alliance with Ho
Chi Minh and supports him with aid to resist
the Japanese
8. Historical Background
• When Japan is defeated in 1945 Vietnam
assumes independence
• Ho Chi Minh based the Vietnamese
Declaration of Independence on the U.S.
Declaration of Independence
9. Historical Background
• France wanted to regain its profitable colony
of Vietnam
• The Vietnamese people weren‟t willing to
allow more colonial rule
– Resistance of French rule is passionate
10. Historical Background
• The French regain
the southern half of
Vietnam
• Ho Chi Minh and the
Vietnamese freedom
fighters maintain
control of the north
11. Historical Background
• Ho Chi Minh vows to fight for
independence, “If ever the tiger pauses, the
elephant will impale him on his mighty
tusks. But the tiger will not pause, and the
elephant will die of exhaustion and loss
of blood.”
12. U.S. Involvement
• In 1945 Lieutenant Colonel A. Peter Dewey is
sent to Indochina to gather intelligence on the
situation
• Dewey reported, “Cochinchina (southern
Vietnam) is burning, the French and British are
finished here, and we (the U.S.) ought to clear
out of Southeast Asia.”
13. U.S. Involvement
• On his way to the airport Dewey is shot and
killed, becoming the first American killed in
Vietnam
14. 1950s
• Despite Dewey‟s
warning the
United States
steps onto the
slippery slope that
is involvement in
Vietnam
15. 1950s
• In 1950 Truman sends $15 million in
economic aid to France to aid their fight in
Vietnam
• Over the next four years the U.S. provides $1
billion for France‟s efforts
16. Eisenhower and Vietnam
• Ike continues to supply the French after taking office
in 1953
• Domino Theory – Eisenhower believes that if one
nation becomes Communist then surrounding nations
would also become Communist
17. French Lose
• In 1954 the French
are defeated and
are forced out of
the nation
18. Geneva Accords
• 1954 – Representatives from France, Great
Britain, the Soviet Union, the United
States, China, Laos, and Cambodia meet with the
Vietminh and with South Vietnam‟s anticommunist
nationalists to create a peace agreement
19. Geneva Accords
• They decided to temporarily divide the nation
at the 17th parallel until elections could be held
in 1956
20. Election of 1956
• Ho Chi Minh‟s popularity
– Fought the French colonials and
the Japanese
– Broke up large estates and
redistributed land to peasants
• These things made him wildly
popular in Vietnam
21. Election of 1956
• South Vietnam‟s president, Ngo Dinh Diem
knew he couldn‟t win an election
• Ngo Dinh Diem refused to participate in the
elections
22. Election of 1956
• The United States
supported canceling the
election because they
also knew their guy
couldn‟t win
• The US instead offers
more money and military
support to Diem
23. Ngo Dinh Diem
• Diem, the U.S. supported president of South
Vietnam, was corrupt and brutal
24. Ngo Dinh Diem
• Diem also restricted Buddhist practices in a
nation with a majority Buddhist population
• Buddhist monks protested Diem‟s
restrictions
25. V.C.
• Vietcong – in 1957 a Communist opposition
group in the South began attacking Diem‟s
government
– Vietcong receive aid from Ho Chi Minh
26. Ho Chi Minh Trail
• The Vietcong were
supplied from Ho Chi
Minh’s North Vietnam
along an intricate
network of paths and
tunnels
27. Sink or Swim with Diem
• Diem‟s South Vietnam was growing more
unstable
• Eisenhower decided to Sink or Swim with
Diem
29. Kennedy and Vietnam
• Along with more $$$ the U.S. sent thousands
of military advisors
• By 1963, 16,000 U.S. military personnel were
in South Vietnam
30. Ngo Dinh Diem‟s Downfall
• Diem‟s Hamlet Program, failure of land reform,
corruption and severe crackdown on Buddhism
caused his loss of support
– Buddhist Monks protested Diem‟s rule
31. Diem Has to Go
• On November 1, 1963, a U.S. –supported military
coup topples Diem‟s regime
• Diem is assassinated
• Saigon, South Vietnam‟s capital falls to chaos
32. The Decision Worth 60,000 American
Lives
• Before his death, Kennedy announced a plan to
withdraw
• Lyndon Baines Johnson, the new president of
the U.S. decides to stay and win
33. The Decision Worth 2,000,000
Vietnamese Lives
• With the U.S. maintaining financial and
military support it was only a matter of time
before Vietnam had its own version of…
– The Explosion of the USS Maine
– The Capture of the Zimmerman Telegram
– The Attack on Pearl Harbor
35. The Fighting Continues
• Before Lyndon
Johnson‟s election he
claimed he was “not
about to send American
boys 9 or 10,000 miles
away from home to do
what Asian boys ought
to be doing for
themselves.”
36. The Fighting Continues
• March 1965 – Lyndon Johnson dispatched tens
of thousands of U.S. soldiers to Vietnam
37. Sinking Morale
• “When we marched into the rice paddies… we
carried, along with our packs and rifles, the
implicit convictions that the Vietcong could be
quickly beaten. We kept our packs and rifles;
the convictions, we lost.”
– Lieutenant Philip Caputo
39. Sinking Morale
• Many soldiers turned to drugs and alcohol to
cope with their situation
• Some superior officers were even killed by
their own soldiers
40. Home Sweet Home
• Early on, the American public mostly
supported the halting of Communism in
Southeast Asia
41. Home Sweet Home
• As the cost of war increased the American
economy suffered
• To pay for the war LBJ asked for a tax
increase
42. The Great Society
• Conservatives agreed to the tax increase for
the war in exchange for a $6 billion cut in
Great Society Programs
43. The Great Society
• LBJ‟s Great Society was a plan to improve the
lives of millions of Americans and end racial
injustice
– The war became more important
44. Almost There…
But, Not Really
• Meanwhile, General Westmoreland and
Defense Secretary Robert McNamara insist the
North is close to surrender
45. A Nation Divided
• By 1967, Americans were split over
supporting and opposing the war
46. The Draft…
of the working class
• Many soldiers sent to Vietnam were drafted
47. The Draft…
of the working class
• Draft Dodging
– Enroll in College
– Medical Reasons
– Conscientious Objector – religious or moral
reasons to not fight in war
48. The Draft…
of the working class
• 80% of American soldiers sent to Vietnam
were from lower economic levels
– The draft created a working-class war
49. Something‟s Amiss
• 20% of the combat deaths were African
Americans
• 10% of the American population was African
American
50. African Americans in „Nam
• “We were taking the young black men who had been
crippled by our society and sending them 8,000 miles
away to guarantee liberties in Southeast Asia which
they had not found in Southwest Georgia and East
Harlem…We have been repeatedly faced with cruel
irony of wacthing Negro and white boys on TV
screens as they kill and die together for a nation that
has been unable to seat them together in the same
schools.”
– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
52. Reasons for Opposition
• The belief the Vietnam War was a civil war
• The belief that the South Vietnam government
was no better than the North Vietnam
government
53. Reasons for Opposition
• The belief that the U.S. cannot police the entire
globe
• The belief that war is immoral
54. Reasons for Opposition
• 18 years old = eligible to fight
• 21 years old = eligible to vote
• “The Eastern World, it is explodin‟
Violence flaring, bullets loadin‟
You‟re old enough to kill, but not for votin‟
You don‟t believe in war, but what‟s that gun you‟re
totin‟?”
-Singer Barry McGuire
55. Opposition Rhetoric
• “Burn cards, not people!”
• “Hell, no, we won‟t go!”
• “Hey, Hey LBJ, How many kids did you kill
today!?”
56. Draft Resistance
• 200,000 accused of draft offenses
• 4,000 imprisoned for draft dodging
• 10,000 fled to Canada
57. Hawks
• A 1967 poll showed that 70% of Americans
believed war protests were “acts of disloyalty”
58. Hawks
• Americans also supported the government‟s
policy
– “Support our men in Vietnam”
– “America – love it or leave it”
61. 1968
• The Tet Offensive brought the war into
America‟s homes
• Before Tet 28% of Americans called
themselves Doves and 56% called themselves
Hawks
65. 1968
• March 31, 1968 – Lyndon Baines Johnson
makes shocking announcements
– The U.S. would seek negotiations to end the war
– “I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the
nomination of my party for another term as your
president.”
66. 1968
• April 4, Martin Luther King Jr. is assassinated
• June 5, Robert Kennedy is assassinated
67. 1968
• At the Democratic National Convention riots
break out as news cameras caught the violence
68. 1968
• “There are people today who are afraid, in a
sense, to hope or to have hope again, because
of what happened in…1968. Something was
taken from us. The type of leadership that we
had in a sense invested in, that we had helped
to make and to nourish, was taken from us…
Something died in all of us with those
assassinations.”
– Georgia Congressman John Lewis
69. Richard Millhouse Nixon
• In 1969 Nixon enters the Whitehouse and says,
“We have to get rid of the nightmares we
inherited. One of the nightmares is war without
end.”
70. Richard Millhouse Nixon
• As many troops were pulled out of Vietnam,
the fighting and bombing continued for several
more years
71. My Lai, Vietnam
• In November 1969 a story breaks about a
massacre that had taken place on March 16,
1968
72. My Lai, Vietnam
• Under the command of Lieutenant William
Calley Jr., over 200 women, children and
elderly men were massacred
73. My Lai Massacre
• “We all huddled them up. I poured about four
clips into the group…The mothers hugging
their children…Well, we kept right on firing.”
– Private Paul Meadlo
74. My Lai Massacre
• When asked what his directive had been, one
solder answered, “Kill anything that breathed.”