It was in the papers and TV; the same as any event, even today...until they got drafted!
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THE AMERICANS WANTED TO STAY OUT OF IT AT ALL COSTS. THEIR HAND WAS FORCED WITH THE JAPANESE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOUR.
The Vietnam War resulted more than 58,000 American deaths (including missing in action).More than 58,000 Americans lost their lives during the Vietname War.
The population has been estimated at 91.5 million people in 2012.
More than 58,000 American soldiers lost their lives during the Vietname War.
During the war, many soldiers wondered whether the war could ever be won and questioned the real purpose of it. After the war, many of the soldiers learned that many Americans did not support the war or their efforts, and that many Americans were angry with them for fighting in what became a very unpopular war. This led to anger and disillusionment. There were no welcome home parades as in other wars, and veterans felt like they had put their lives on the line for nothing.