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The Vietnam War lasted from 1955 to 1975 between North and South Vietnam, with the United States and other countries siding with South Vietnam in an attempt to stop the spread of communism. Over 58,000 American soldiers were killed in action and over 150,000 were wounded during the war, which also spread to neighboring countries like Laos and Cambodia. The document provides casualty figures and background details on the key parties, dates, locations, and stated reasons for the Vietnam War.
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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.
The United States in WW1
The United States initially practiced isolationism at the beginning of WWI, though they did sell weapons and provide some aid to other countries. Germany sinking the Lusitania in 1915 was the main reason the US entered the war in April 1917. With new US troops, the tide turned in favor of the Allies. The US fought in major battles on the Western Front and had around 323,018 casualties over the two years they were involved in the war. President Wilson outlined his Fourteen Points speech in 1918 to promote the US was fighting for a moral cause and peace. After the war, the US emerged as a very powerful, strong, and rich country.
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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.
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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1) The document discusses the history of US involvement in Vietnam from the 1950s through the 1960s, including supporting South Vietnam against communist North Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh's rise to power.
2) It describes key events like the Geneva Accords that divided Vietnam in 1954, the Viet Cong insurgency against the South Vietnamese government, and the overthrow and death of South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Diem in 1963 with US support.
3) The document analyzes the escalating US military presence and involvement in Vietnam under presidents Kennedy and Johnson as both attempted to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia.
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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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This document provides an agenda and overview for a private meeting of Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk). The agenda includes a brief corporate profile of Vinamilk since 1976, its group structure, key financial highlights from 2008-2012, share capital structure and top shareholders, production facilities across Vietnam, cow farm developments, investment highlights, a 5-year capital expenditure plan, updated 2013 financial performance, and a Q&A session. The document establishes Vinamilk as the leading dairy brand and producer in Vietnam with a focus on quality, innovation, and expanding market share.
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Vinamilk is Vietnam's largest dairy company. The group developed a marketing plan to launch a new drinking yogurt product. The plan includes an analysis of the market situation, opportunities, objectives, and a 10-point marketing strategy covering target markets, positioning, product details, pricing, distribution, research, salesforce, promotions, advertising, and customer service. The overall aim is to gain market share in the growing drinking yogurt segment.
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