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Many Americans did not support the war.
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There was a very strong anti-war movement during the Vietnam War, and many people believed that it was wrong for the US to meddle in the affairs of Vietnam, which was not a threat to the US and had never attacked the US. Soldiers who fought in Vietnam did not necessarily agree that the war was a good idea, since soldiers are obligated to follow orders and they do not get to pick and choose which military campaigns they wish to join, however, if they truly objected to the Vietnam War they did have the option of not joining the army, or of evading the draft, as many young men did. Those who allowed themselves to be drafted did not do enough to oppose the war, in the judgment of the anti-war movement. These soldiers were complicit in what was seen as an immoral war.
The American soldiers believed in their government and served bravely to protect those back home. They were unaware of the media coverage of sit-ins by students with 'Love Not War' signs everywhere. It was the first time in American history that the a high percentage of the people of the U.S., used freedom of speech against the war that they felt was unnecessary and the media did a great job of Propaganda showing pictures of soldiers crying, holding children, bodies of American soldiers, and then in another media coverage showing the ugly side of what the American soldiers were doing. The soldiers were simply doing their duty and no one could understand the horrors of what these men were going through. They saw their friends blown to hell and wondered when their own number would be up. Many of them became drug addicts, alcoholics just to survive.
There was also unrest between the blacks and whites in some units because the blacks felt they were getting the most dangerous jobs because they were considered lesser than the whites. This did not happen in all units, but many. When Martin Luther King, Jr., was assassinated this was the straw that broke the camel's back and the blacks/whites were again at each other's throats and the blacks didn't trust the whites to protect their backs. In time, and on tour of duty they were often too busy fighting to care if it was black or white and just were trying to stay alive. Citizens of the U.S. didn't realize that the Vietcong were using villagers as hostages and the American soldiers had no choice but to mow down women, children and the elderly. The media was quick to pick this up and the title 'Baby killers" soon arose from the public back in the U.S.
Those young men that hadn't been drafted (some that came home after one year of duty often come to Canada so they wouldn't be drafted or sent back and we welcomed them with open arms. Draft cards were being burnt in the U.S. and well as the American flags. Many of the older war vets from WWII especially looked their nose down at the young men who either refused to fight or had done one tour of duty and refused to go back, but what these older vets didn't realize was this was a war based on lies and deception and far removed from the causes of war with Hitler and Japan. Agent Orange (called Red Rain by the Vietnam people) and Agent White were sprayed from planes and the American soldiers were part of this and used as Guinea Pigs. They became ill just like the Vietnam people. These two chemicals soaked the farming land and rendered it useless.
Once the Vietnam War was finally over and the U.S. soldiers could come home they came back to hysterical crowds of 'Baby Killers' to being spit on. This was a great shock to the soldiers and a sad one to think they had come back not only with broken bodies in many cases, but in mind and spirit. It was difficult for them to get jobs and they didn't even get the medical care they so deserved from their country.
The most disgusting thing I found regarding the soldiers fighting the Vietnam War was the fact that they were ignored after losing limbs, having horrific nightmares, being hooked on drugs or simply trying to get through a normal day. Many just took to the streets to survive on those streets, others travelled to try and forget, while others committed suicide, but others did survive. It was a 4F gentleman that got the plans for the Black Wall to put the names of all the soldiers that had died in Vietnam just so their buddies and their families could touch the engraved names. Even during this time there was a problem with the black's names going on this wall, but again that was ruled out (thankfully) because any man that loses his life in a war where he is sent by his own government should be treated with the highest of honor.
Sadly it was the U.S. government that didn't want a black mark on the history books and many of the truths didn't come out for some years. This war had disgraced the U.S. Government and they didn't care about the many young men that gave up their lives for this war.
Vietnam Veterans represented the anti-war protests, the Kent State Shootings in Ohio, loved ones fleeing to Canada to avoid the draft, newly disabled young men (war wounded), flag drapped coffins, and losers of a lost war. To name a few.
People in the USA had realised that the USA was on a loser in Vietnam, and had done some horrendous things there, so people did not want to regard Vietnam veterans highly, which was hard on the individual veterens, who were mostly compelled by the draft to serve there.
the soldiers that returned from the Vietnam war were treated with disrespect and people did not like what they had done. The people could see what they did over television because the war was being broadcasted.
One reason is that the war was very unpopular, and soldiers were seen as representatives of the war.
Also, some people believed that the soldiers had acted irresponsibly and unethically.
Because the public had seen what the soldiers did overseas through T.V. The My Lai Massacre and Napalm girl are included in these images.
Treatment of the soldiers from there return from Vietnam?
Servicemen returning home from Vietnam were often given a "dirty look" of disguist, or had a "smart remark" made to them. Many returning veterans would NOT tell people that they were veterans of the Vietnam War.
What potential fears might veterans have in returning home from the Vietnam War and What potential challenges might they confront in reintegrating into society?
Discrimination during hiring practices was widespread againt Vietnam Veterans; and Veteran's groups, would often discourage membership for Viet Vets. Which is one reason Viet Vets started their own Veterans Organization in 1978, the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA); whose motto is, "we'll never turn our back on another veteran."
Why did the VFW FORM?
The Spanish-American War of 1898 was the first "Foreign" war fought on foreign soil by US forces. In 1899 veterans of that war formed the "Veterans of FOREIGN Wars" to protect themselves from political moves that would/could short change veterans and associated benefits. The first established military veterans group had been GAR (Grand Army of the Republic), which consisted of (Union) US Civil War veterans; they died out when the last Civil War (GAR member) veteran passed on. Each veterans group is normally created to protect the benefits of that particular veterans "group"; as the years go by, politicians perform budget cuts...which often effects veterans. The "American Legion" was formed by WW1 vets; AMVETs (American Veterans) was formed by WW2 vets. The most unique veterans group was the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America); this group was (often) NOT allowed to join established veterans organizations during the 1960's; so they formed their own group in about 1978. The VVA's motto, is "they will never turn their back on another veteran."
What happened if men were captured by the enemy in world war 2?
They were held as prisoners of war. What that entailed depended upon the "enemy" who caught them. In Britain we often made prisoners of war work, but on the whole we treated them fairly well. In Japan many prisoners were treated extremely badly and were frequently tortured.
Vietcong army?
Communist sympathizers living in South Vietnam; often conducting guerrilla warfare against Republic of South Vietnam Government forces.
Why were WWII veterans often treated badly when they returned home?
Who said that? That was America's greatest generation, they were treated that way then, they're treated that way now.
Treatment of the soldiers from there return from Vietnam?
Servicemen returning home from Vietnam were often given a "dirty look" of disguist, or had a "smart remark" made to them. Many returning veterans would NOT tell people that they were veterans of the Vietnam War.
How were mentally handicapped treated in the 1930's?
they were treated badly. often stuck into metal homes and treated horribly. had no rights of their own over them selves.
How were Jews treated by the Germans Russians?
Russia's Jews were easy targets. They often lived in small, isolated villages, had been treated badly by the Russians.
What potential fears might veterans have in returning home from the Vietnam War and What potential challenges might they confront in reintegrating into society?
Discrimination during hiring practices was widespread againt Vietnam Veterans; and Veteran's groups, would often discourage membership for Viet Vets. Which is one reason Viet Vets started their own Veterans Organization in 1978, the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA); whose motto is, "we'll never turn our back on another veteran."
Why was curleys wife treated badly?
Curley's wife was treated badly due to the social norms and gender expectations of the time, which limited women's rights and opportunities. She was often objectified and marginalized by the men on the ranch, who saw her as a temptation and a troublemaker rather than as a person with her own dreams and desires.
What were music of the 1960?
Servicemen returning home from Vietnam were often given a "dirty look" of disgust, or had a "smart remark" made to them. Many returning veterans would NOT tell people that they were veterans of the Vietnam War.
How were the outcasts treated in Hinduism?
outcasts were not treated very badly, they were not allowed to drink water from the same well as others, did not have any rights and often ended in slavery. outcasts usually ended up doing very difficult labor for money or food. they were highly discriminated.
Why were slaves treated badly if they were valuable cargo?
Slaves were treated badly despite being valuable because they were dehumanized and seen as property rather than people. The economic benefit of their labor often outweighed concerns for their well-being in the eyes of their owners. Additionally, the degrading treatment of slaves helped maintain control and ensure their compliance with their owners' demands.
How were slave children treated?
Slave children were often separated from their families, subjected to harsh working conditions, and received minimal education. They were typically treated as property rather than individuals deserving of care and protection. In addition, many slave children experienced physical and emotional abuse at the hands of their owners.
Why did the VFW FORM?
The Spanish-American War of 1898 was the first "Foreign" war fought on foreign soil by US forces. In 1899 veterans of that war formed the "Veterans of FOREIGN Wars" to protect themselves from political moves that would/could short change veterans and associated benefits. The first established military veterans group had been GAR (Grand Army of the Republic), which consisted of (Union) US Civil War veterans; they died out when the last Civil War (GAR member) veteran passed on. Each veterans group is normally created to protect the benefits of that particular veterans "group"; as the years go by, politicians perform budget cuts...which often effects veterans. The "American Legion" was formed by WW1 vets; AMVETs (American Veterans) was formed by WW2 vets. The most unique veterans group was the VVA (Vietnam Veterans of America); this group was (often) NOT allowed to join established veterans organizations during the 1960's; so they formed their own group in about 1978. The VVA's motto, is "they will never turn their back on another veteran."
What happened if men were captured by the enemy in world war 2?
They were held as prisoners of war. What that entailed depended upon the "enemy" who caught them. In Britain we often made prisoners of war work, but on the whole we treated them fairly well. In Japan many prisoners were treated extremely badly and were frequently tortured.
