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The primary objective of the United States was to prevent South Vietnam from falling to the communist north.
To prevent Communist North Vietnam from taking over the (non-communist) Republic of South Vietnam.
Vietnam was the second hot battle of the cold war (Communism VS the free world). Korea was the first.
The US wanted to prevent the spread of Communism (Domino Theory).
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What country did the US fight in a war in the 1960s-70s?
The nation of North Vietnam (which no longer exists...it's called Vietnam today). The country that the US was allied to, South Vietnam, doesn't exist either...it was consumed by North Vietnam. The official name of SOUTH Vietnam was the "Republic of South Vietnam."
Who was the US President during the Vietnam War in 1968?
Lyndon Johnson.
To what degree was Johnson responsible for the tragedy of Vietnam?
Sent in US Regulars, and commenced the air war against North Vietnam.
Why were people objecting to the Vietnam war?
Previously, whenever the US became involved in a war, it was because the opposing country had done something to us. Impressment in the War of 1812, Pearl Harbor in WW2 etc. In Vietnam, the US helped the democratic Southern Vietnam prevail over the socialist Northern Vietnam. This was a response to our new doctrine of Containment (contain communism instead of actually trying to defeat it). Nothing had provoked the US to become involved, but we did anyway. So that made people upset. Secondly, the US was spending lots of resources (like people) to a war that shouldn't be fought. There was a draft, so it's not like men had a choice to go or not. And thirdly, the US government performed secret bombings from neutral countries like Cambodia. The American Public knew nothing of this until the release of the Pentagon Papers. This led to the distrust of the government that we know today.
What issues should the US consider before entering trade negotiations?
human rights political issues war geography
What had Vietnam experienced prior to the US entering the war?
The people of Vietnam fought the French for 10 years; 1946-1954.
What were good reasons for the us to enter the Vietnam war?
To prevent the spread of communism
What did the us gain for entering the Vietnam war?
Combat experience; Desert Storm (January-February 1991).
What were some reasons that the US became involved in Vietnam war?
to stop the sprend of communism
What countries disagreed with Australia entering the Vietnam war?
The whole world seemed to be getting on the anti-Vietnam War band wagon, and any nation that disagreed with the US, quite naturally disagreed with any ally of the US...which included Australia.
What are some Immoral reasons about the Vietnam war?
During the "COLD WAR"; the Vietnam War was immoral to most people...who believed that war was "immoral" to begin with. Example: During WWII, which was a "clear case" of self defense (the Pearl Harbor Attack), people in the US still protested US involvement in that war. The "...reasons about the Vietnam War", would be the same; war is immoral, for those that choose to believe it. For many people there is NO JUSTIFICATION for war.
When did the Australian troops return home from the Vietnam war?
Australian and New Zealand Servicemen mirrored it's US counterparts in entering and leaving the Vietnam War; early 60's & early 70's.
Why was the US at war with Vietnam?
We were at war with Vietnam because they disagreed with us about something.
What was uncovered that showed Americans that the US government misled the people and Congress about the reasons for the Vietnam War?
Pentagon papers
How many Canadian soldiers in Vietnam war for them to save country?
Canada was officially neutral during the Vietnam War; however thousands of Canadians enlisted into the US military to help fight the war; this action was rumored to be some of Canada's patriot's efforts to offset the number of US draft dodgers entering Canada. Over 100 Canadian men were killed in the Vietnam War.
WHERE did the US attack the Vietnam war?
Vietnam
What are the differences with the war of Vietnam and Iraq?
The US is not at war Iraq. The US was at war with a nation called North Vietnam.
