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- 2. The Vietnam War 1954 - 1975
- 3. Background to the War
- 4. Background to the War z France controlled “Indochina” since the late 19th century
- 5. Background to the War z France controlled “Indochina” since the late 19th century z Japan took control during World War II
- 6. Background to the War z France controlled “Indochina” since the late 19th century z Japan took control during World War II z With U.S. aid, France attempted re-colonization in the postwar period
- 7. Background to the War
- 8. Background to the War z The French lost control to Ho Chi Minh’s Viet Minh forces in 1954 at Dien Bien Phu
- 9. Background to the War z The French lost control to Ho Chi Minh’s Viet Minh forces in 1954 at Dien Bien Phu z President Eisenhower declined to intervene on behalf of France.
- 10. Background to the War
- 11. Background to the War z International Conference at Geneva
- 12. Background to the War z International Conference at Geneva P Vietnam was divided at 17th parallel
- 13. Background to the War z International Conference at Geneva P Vietnam was divided at 17th parallel O Ho Chi Minh’s nationalist forces controlled the North
- 14. Background to the War z International Conference at Geneva P Vietnam was divided at 17th parallel O Ho Chi Minh’s nationalist forces controlled the North O Ngo Dinh Diem, a French- educated, Roman Catholic claimed control of the
- 15. Background to the War
- 16. Background to the War z A date was set for democratic elections to reunify Vietnam
- 17. Background to the War z A date was set for democratic elections to reunify Vietnam z Diem backed out of the elections, leading to military conflict between North and South
- 19. U.S. Military Involvement Begins z Repressive dictatorial rule by Diem P Diem’s family holds all power P Wealth is hoarded by the elite P Buddhist majority persecuted P Torture, lack of political freedom prevail z The U.S. aided Diem’s government P Ike sent financial and military aid
- 20. Early Protests of Diem’s Government
- 21. Early Protests of Diem’s Government Self-Emolation by a Buddhist Monk
- 23. U.S. Military Involvement Begins z Kennedy elected 1960
- 24. U.S. Military Involvement Begins z Kennedy elected 1960 z Increases military “advisors” to 16,000
- 25. U.S. Military Involvement Begins z Kennedy elected 1960 z Increases military “advisors” to 16,000 z 1963: JFK supports a Vietnamese military coup d’etat – Diem and his brother are murdered (Nov. 2)
- 26. U.S. Military Involvement Begins z Kennedy elected 1960 z Increases military “advisors” to 16,000 z 1963: JFK supports a Vietnamese military coup d’etat – Diem and his brother are murdered (Nov. 2) z Kennedy was assassinated just
- 28. Johnson Sends Ground Forces z Remembers Truman’s “loss” of China Domino Theory revived
- 29. Johnson Sends Ground Forces z Remembers Truman’s “loss” of China Domino Theory revived I’m not going to be the president who saw Southeast Asia go the way China went.
- 31. Johnson Sends Ground Forces z Advised to rout the communists by Secretary of State, Robert S. McNamara
- 32. Johnson Sends Ground Forces z Advised to rout the communists by Secretary of State, Robert S. McNamara z Tonkin Gulf Incident 1964 (acc. to Johnson, the attacks were unprovoked)
- 33. Johnson Sends Ground Forces z Advised to rout the communists by Secretary of State, Robert S. McNamara z Tonkin Gulf Incident 1964 (acc. to Johnson, the attacks were unprovoked) z Tonkin Gulf Resolution
- 34. Johnson Sends Ground Forces z Advised to rout the communists by Secretary of State, Robert S. McNamara z Tonkin Gulf Incident 1964 (acc. to Johnson, the attacks were unprovoked) z Tonkin Gulf Resolution P “The Blank Check” *
- 36. The Ground War 1965-1968
- 37. The Ground War 1965-1968 z No territorial goals
- 38. The Ground War 1965-1968 z No territorial goals z Body counts on TV every night (first “living room” war)
- 41. The Air War 1965-1968 z 1965: Sustained bombing of North Vietnam
- 42. The Air War 1965-1968 z 1965: Sustained bombing of North Vietnam z Operation Rolling Thunder (March 2, 1965)
- 43. The Air War 1965-1968 z 1965: Sustained bombing of North Vietnam z Operation Rolling Thunder (March 2, 1965) z 1966-68: Ongoing bombing of Hanoi nonstop for 3 years! Esp. targets the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
- 44. The Air War 1965-1968 z 1965: Sustained bombing of North Vietnam z Operation Rolling Thunder (March 2, 1965) z 1966-68: Ongoing bombing of Hanoi nonstop for 3 years! Esp. targets the Ho Chi Minh Trail. z Downed Pilots: P.O.W.s
- 46. The Air War: A Napalm Attack
- 47. Who Is the
- 48. Who Is the z Vietcong:
- 49. Who Is the z Vietcong: P Farmers by day; guerillas at night.
- 50. Who Is the z Vietcong: P Farmers by day; guerillas at night. P Very patient people willing to accept many casualties.
- 51. Who Is the z Vietcong: P Farmers by day; guerillas at night. P Very patient people willing to accept many casualties. P The US grossly underestimated their resolve and their
- 52. Who Is the z Vietcong: P Farmers by day; guerillas at night. P Very patient people willing to accept many casualties. P The US grossly underestimated their resolve and their The guerilla wins if he does not lose, the conventional army loses if it does not win. -- Mao Zedong
- 53. Who Is the
- 54. Who Is the
- 55. Who Is the
- 56. Who Is the
- 57. The Ground War 1965-1968 z General Westmoreland, late 1967:
- 58. The Ground War 1965-1968 z General Westmoreland, late 1967: We can see the “light at the end of the tunnel.”
- 59. The Tet Offensive, January 1968
- 60. The Tet Offensive, January 1968 z N. Vietnamese Army + Viet Cong attack South simultaneously (67,000 attack 100 cities, bases, and the US embassy in Saigon)
- 61. The Tet Offensive, January 1968 z N. Vietnamese Army + Viet Cong attack South simultaneously (67,000 attack 100 cities, bases, and the US embassy in Saigon) z Take every major southern city
- 62. The Tet Offensive, January 1968 z N. Vietnamese Army + Viet Cong attack South simultaneously (67,000 attack 100 cities, bases, and the US embassy in Saigon) z Take every major southern city z U.S. + ARVN beat back the offensive
- 63. The Tet Offensive, January 1968 z N. Vietnamese Army + Viet Cong attack South simultaneously (67,000 attack 100 cities, bases, and the US embassy in Saigon) z Take every major southern city z U.S. + ARVN beat back the offensive z Viet Cong destroyed
- 64. The Tet Offensive, January 1968 z N. Vietnamese Army + Viet Cong attack South simultaneously (67,000 attack 100 cities, bases, and the US embassy in Saigon) z Take every major southern city z U.S. + ARVN beat back the offensive z Viet Cong destroyed z N. Vietnamese army debilitated
- 65. The Tet Offensive, January 1968 z N. Vietnamese Army + Viet Cong attack South simultaneously (67,000 attack 100 cities, bases, and the US embassy in Saigon) z Take every major southern city z U.S. + ARVN beat back the offensive z Viet Cong destroyed z N. Vietnamese army debilitated z BUT…it’s seen as an American defeat
- 66. The Tet Offensive, January 1968
- 67. Impact of the Tet Offensive
- 68. Impact of the Tet Offensive z Domestic U.S. Reaction: Disbelief, Anger, Distrust of Johnson Administration z Hey, Hey LBJ! How many kids did you kill today?
- 71. Johnson’s popularity dropped in 1968 from 48% to 36%.
- 72. Impact of the Vietnam War Johnson announces (March, 1968):
- 73. Impact of the Vietnam War Johnson announces (March, 1968): …I shall not seek, and I will not accept, the nomination of my party for another term as your President.
- 74. American Morale Begins to Dip
- 75. American Morale Begins to Dip z Disproportionate representation of poor people and minorities.
- 76. American Morale Begins to Dip z Disproportionate representation of poor people and minorities. z Severe racial problems.
- 77. American Morale Begins to Dip z Disproportionate representation of poor people and minorities. z Severe racial problems. z Major drug problems.
- 78. American Morale Begins to Dip z Disproportionate representation of poor people and minorities. z Severe racial problems. z Major drug problems. z Officers in combat 6 mo.; in rear 6 mo. Enlisted
- 79. Are We Becoming the Enemy? Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry
- 80. Are We Becoming the Enemy? Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry z Mylai Massacre, 1968 z 200-500 unarmed villagers
- 81. Are We Becoming the Enemy? Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry z Mylai Massacre, 1968 z 200-500 unarmed villagers z Lt. William Calley, Platoon Leader
- 83. Anti-War Demonstrations Columbia University 1967
- 87. Hell no, we won’t go!
- 89. Anti-War Demonstrations Student Protestors at Univ. of CA in Berkeley, 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago, 1968
- 91. “Hanoi Jane” Jane Fonda: Traitor?
- 93. Anti-War Demonstrations z May 4, 1970 z 4 students shot dead. z 11 students wounded z Jackson State University z May 10, 1970 Kent State University z 2 dead; 12 wounded
- 97. Nixon on Vietnam
- 98. Nixon on Vietnam z Nixon’s 1968 Campaign promised an end to the war: Peace with Honor
- 99. Nixon on Vietnam z Nixon’s 1968 Campaign promised an end to the war: Peace with Honor P Appealed to the great “Silent Majority”
- 100. Nixon on Vietnam z Nixon’s 1968 Campaign promised an end to the war: Peace with Honor P Appealed to the great “Silent Majority” z Vietnamization
- 101. Nixon on Vietnam z Nixon’s 1968 Campaign promised an end to the war: Peace with Honor P Appealed to the great “Silent Majority” z Vietnamization z Expansion of the conflict The “Secret War”
- 102. Nixon on Vietnam z Nixon’s 1968 Campaign promised an end to the war: Peace with Honor P Appealed to the great “Silent Majority” z Vietnamization z Expansion of the conflict The “Secret War” P Cambodia
- 103. Nixon on Vietnam z Nixon’s 1968 Campaign promised an end to the war: Peace with Honor P Appealed to the great “Silent Majority” z Vietnamization z Expansion of the conflict The “Secret War” P Cambodia P Laos
- 104. Nixon on Vietnam z Nixon’s 1968 Campaign promised an end to the war: Peace with Honor P Appealed to the great “Silent Majority” z Vietnamization z Expansion of the conflict The “Secret War” P Cambodia P Laos z Agent Orange
- 105. “Pentagon Papers,” 1971
- 106. “Pentagon Papers,” 1971 z Former defense analyst Daniel Ellsberg leaked govt. docs. regarding war efforts during Johnson’s administration to the New York Times.
- 107. “Pentagon Papers,” 1971 z Former defense analyst Daniel Ellsberg leaked govt. docs. regarding war efforts during Johnson’s administration to the New York Times. z Docs. Govt. misled Congress & Amer. People regarding its intentions in Vietnam during mid-1960s.
- 108. “Pentagon Papers,” 1971 z Former defense analyst Daniel Ellsberg leaked govt. docs. regarding war efforts during Johnson’s administration to the New York Times. z Docs. Govt. misled Congress & Amer. People regarding its intentions in Vietnam during mid-1960s. P Primary reason for fighting not to eliminate communism, but to avoid humiliating defeat.
- 109. The Ceasefire, 1973
- 110. The Ceasefire, 1973 z Peace is at hand Kissinger, 1972 P North Vietnam attacks South P Most Massive U.S. bombing commences
- 111. The Ceasefire, 1973 z Peace is at hand Kissinger, 1972 P North Vietnam attacks South P Most Massive U.S. bombing commences z 1973: Ceasefire signed between P U.S., South Vietnam, & North Vietnam
- 112. The Ceasefire, 1973 z Peace is at hand Kissinger, 1972 P North Vietnam attacks South P Most Massive U.S. bombing commences z 1973: Ceasefire signed between P U.S., South Vietnam, & North Vietnam z Peace with honor (President Nixon)
- 113. Peace Negotiations
- 114. Peace Negotiations z US & Vietnamese argue for 5 months over the size of the conference table! Dr. Henry Kissinger & Le Duc Tho
- 115. The Ceasefire,
- 117. The Ceasefire, z Conditions: 1. U.S. to remove all troops
- 118. The Ceasefire, z Conditions: 1. U.S. to remove all troops 2. North Vietnam could leave troops already in S.V.
- 119. The Ceasefire, z Conditions: 1. U.S. to remove all troops 2. North Vietnam could leave troops already in S.V. 3. North Vietnam would resume war
- 120. The Ceasefire, z Conditions: 1. U.S. to remove all troops 2. North Vietnam could leave troops already in S.V. 3. North Vietnam would resume war 4. No provision for POWs or MIAs
- 121. The Ceasefire, z Conditions: 1. U.S. to remove all troops 2. North Vietnam could leave troops already in S.V. 3. North Vietnam would resume war 4. No provision for POWs or MIAs z Last American troops left South Vietnam on March 29, 1973
- 122. The Ceasefire, z Conditions: 1. U.S. to remove all troops 2. North Vietnam could leave troops already in S.V. 3. North Vietnam would resume war 4. No provision for POWs or MIAs z Last American troops left South Vietnam on March 29, 1973 z 1975: North Vietnam defeats South Vietnam
- 123. The Ceasefire, z Conditions: 1. U.S. to remove all troops 2. North Vietnam could leave troops already in S.V. 3. North Vietnam would resume war 4. No provision for POWs or MIAs z Last American troops left South Vietnam on March 29, 1973 z 1975: North Vietnam defeats South Vietnam z Saigon renamed Ho Chi Minh City
- 124. The Fall of Saigon
- 125. The Fall of Saigon South Vietnamese Attempt to Flee the Country
- 126. The Fall of Saigon April 30, 1975 America Abandons Its Embassy
- 127. The Fall of Saigon
- 128. The Fall of Saigon North Vietnamese at the Presidential Palace
- 129. A United Vietnam
- 130. A United Vietnam Formerly Saigon
- 131. The Costs
- 132. The Costs 1. 3,000,000 Vietnamese killed
- 133. The Costs 1. 3,000,000 Vietnamese killed 2. 58,000 Americans killed; 300,000 wounded
- 134. The Costs 1. 3,000,000 Vietnamese killed 2. 58,000 Americans killed; 300,000 wounded 3. Under-funding of Great Society programs
- 135. The Costs 1. 3,000,000 Vietnamese killed 2. 58,000 Americans killed; 300,000 wounded 3. Under-funding of Great Society programs 4. $150,000,000,000 in U.S. spending
- 136. The Costs 1. 3,000,000 Vietnamese killed 2. 58,000 Americans killed; 300,000 wounded 3. Under-funding of Great Society programs 4. $150,000,000,000 in U.S. spending 5. U.S. morale, self-confidence,
- 137. The Impact
- 138. The Impact z 26th Amendment: 18-year-olds vote
- 139. The Impact z 26th Amendment: 18-year-olds vote z Nixon abolished the draft all-volunteer army
- 140. The Impact z 26th Amendment: 18-year-olds vote z Nixon abolished the draft all-volunteer army z War Powers Act, 1973 ٭
- 141. The Impact z 26th Amendment: 18-year-olds vote z Nixon abolished the draft all-volunteer army z War Powers Act, 1973 ٭ P President must notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying military force
- 142. The Impact z 26th Amendment: 18-year-olds vote z Nixon abolished the draft all-volunteer army z War Powers Act, 1973 ٭ P President must notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying military force P President must withdraw forces unless he gains Congressional approval within 90 days
- 143. The Impact z 26th Amendment: 18-year-olds vote z Nixon abolished the draft all-volunteer army z War Powers Act, 1973 ٭ P President must notify Congress within 48 hours of deploying military force P President must withdraw forces unless he gains Congressional approval within 90 days z Disregard for Veterans seen as “baby killers”
- 144. Some American POWs Returned from the “Hanoi Hilton”
- 145. Some American POWs Returned from the “Hanoi Hilton” Senator John McCain (R-AZ)
- 146. 2,583 American POWs / MIAs still unaccounted for today.
- 147. 2,583 American POWs / MIAs still unaccounted for today.
- 148. And in the End…. Ho Chi Minh:
- 149. And in the End…. Ho Chi Minh: If we have to fight, we will fight. You will kill ten of our men and we will kill one of yours, and in the end it will be you who tires of it.
- 151. Lessons for Future American Presidents
- 152. Lessons for Future American Presidents 1. Wars must be of short duration.
- 153. Lessons for Future American Presidents 1. Wars must be of short duration. 2. Wars must yield few American casualties.
- 154. Lessons for Future American Presidents 1. Wars must be of short duration. 2. Wars must yield few American casualties. 3. Restrict media access to battlefields.
- 155. Lessons for Future American Presidents 1. Wars must be of short duration. 2. Wars must yield few American casualties. 3. Restrict media access to battlefields. 4. Develop and maintain Congressional and public support.
- 156. Lessons for Future American Presidents 1. Wars must be of short duration. 2. Wars must yield few American casualties. 3. Restrict media access to battlefields. 4. Develop and maintain Congressional and public support. 5. Set clear, winnable goals.
- 158. The Vietnam Memorial, Washington, D.C.
- 160. Memorial to US Servicemen in Vietnam
- 162. Memorial to US Nurses in Vietnam
- 164. 58,000
- 166. President Clinton formally recognized Vietnam on July 11, 1995
- 167. Where Were You in the War, Daddy?
- 168. Where Were You in the War, Daddy? This war haunts us still!
- 169. AND TODAY….. The “Light” at the
- 170. AND TODAY….. The “Light” at the 2003 to ?: “Operation Iraqi Freedom” 3000+ American dead and counting…?
- 172. Another Vietnam? OR A transformation of the Middle East? Only time & history can tell!
- 173. Bibliography z Nash, Gary, et al. The American People, Harper & Row, 1986 z Compton’s Encyclopedia 2000 Deluxe, Broderbund, 1999. z The Americans, McDougal Littell, 1998 z A myriad of web sites on the internet
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- Ho Chi Minh had been fighting for Vietnamese independence since World War I.\n\nThe U.S. gave France aid to win its support in American anticommunist efforts in Western Europe.\n
- Ho Chi Minh had been fighting for Vietnamese independence since World War I.\n\nThe U.S. gave France aid to win its support in American anticommunist efforts in Western Europe.\n
- Ho Chi Minh had been fighting for Vietnamese independence since World War I.\n\nThe U.S. gave France aid to win its support in American anticommunist efforts in Western Europe.\n
- Ho Chi Minh had been fighting for Vietnamese independence since World War I.\n\nThe U.S. gave France aid to win its support in American anticommunist efforts in Western Europe.\n
- Ho Chi Minh had been fighting for Vietnamese independence since World War I.\n\nThe U.S. gave France aid to win its support in American anticommunist efforts in Western Europe.\n
- Ho Chi Minh had been fighting for Vietnamese independence since World War I.\n\nThe U.S. gave France aid to win its support in American anticommunist efforts in Western Europe.\n
- Realizing he would Diem backs out of elections.\n
- Realizing he would Diem backs out of elections.\n
- Realizing he would Diem backs out of elections.\n
- Realizing he would Diem backs out of elections.\n
- Realizing he would Diem backs out of elections.\n
- Realizing he would lose, Diem backed out of elections.\n
- Realizing he would lose, Diem backed out of elections.\n
- Realizing he would Diem backs out of elections.\n
- Realizing he would Diem backs out of elections.\n
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- Kennedy’s advisors were clearly fighting a covert war by 1963. \n\nMacNamara has suggested that he believes Kennedy would have pulled the U.S. out, but evidence in inconclusive.\n\nJFK realizes Diem is a liability; offers quiet support to a Vietnamese military coup d’etat.\n\nThe coup results in the brutal murders of Diem and his brother\n\nThe Vietnamese generals overthrow one another. A relatively stable, but tyrannical government emerges. It is little better than Diem’s.\n
- Kennedy’s advisors were clearly fighting a covert war by 1963. \n\nMacNamara has suggested that he believes Kennedy would have pulled the U.S. out, but evidence in inconclusive.\n\nJFK realizes Diem is a liability; offers quiet support to a Vietnamese military coup d’etat.\n\nThe coup results in the brutal murders of Diem and his brother\n\nThe Vietnamese generals overthrow one another. A relatively stable, but tyrannical government emerges. It is little better than Diem’s.\n
- Kennedy’s advisors were clearly fighting a covert war by 1963. \n\nMacNamara has suggested that he believes Kennedy would have pulled the U.S. out, but evidence in inconclusive.\n\nJFK realizes Diem is a liability; offers quiet support to a Vietnamese military coup d’etat.\n\nThe coup results in the brutal murders of Diem and his brother\n\nThe Vietnamese generals overthrow one another. A relatively stable, but tyrannical government emerges. It is little better than Diem’s.\n
- Kennedy’s advisors were clearly fighting a covert war by 1963. \n\nMacNamara has suggested that he believes Kennedy would have pulled the U.S. out, but evidence in inconclusive.\n\nJFK realizes Diem is a liability; offers quiet support to a Vietnamese military coup d’etat.\n\nThe coup results in the brutal murders of Diem and his brother\n\nThe Vietnamese generals overthrow one another. A relatively stable, but tyrannical government emerges. It is little better than Diem’s.\n
- What Johnson told Congress\nWhat he didn’t tell Congress:\nHe had already written the resolution before the “incident.”\nThe U.S. naval vessels were aiding ARVN in commando raids in North Vietnam at the time.\n He learned that the attack probably hadn’t occurred.\nThe U.S. navy was not on the “high seas” but in N. Vietnam’s 12 mile territorial limit.\n
- What Johnson told Congress\nWhat he didn’t tell Congress:\nHe had already written the resolution before the “incident.”\nThe U.S. naval vessels were aiding ARVN in commando raids in North Vietnam at the time.\n He learned that the attack probably hadn’t occurred.\nThe U.S. navy was not on the “high seas” but in N. Vietnam’s 12 mile territorial limit.\n
- What Johnson told Congress\nWhat he didn’t tell Congress:\nHe had already written the resolution before the “incident.”\nThe U.S. naval vessels were aiding ARVN in commando raids in North Vietnam at the time.\n He learned that the attack probably hadn’t occurred.\nThe U.S. navy was not on the “high seas” but in N. Vietnam’s 12 mile territorial limit.\n
- What Johnson told Congress\nWhat he didn’t tell Congress:\nHe had already written the resolution before the “incident.”\nThe U.S. naval vessels were aiding ARVN in commando raids in North Vietnam at the time.\n He learned that the attack probably hadn’t occurred.\nThe U.S. navy was not on the “high seas” but in N. Vietnam’s 12 mile territorial limit.\n
- What Johnson told Congress\nWhat he didn’t tell Congress:\nHe had already written the resolution before the “incident.”\nThe U.S. naval vessels were aiding ARVN in commando raids in North Vietnam at the time.\n He learned that the attack probably hadn’t occurred.\nThe U.S. navy was not on the “high seas” but in N. Vietnam’s 12 mile territorial limit.\n
- What Johnson told Congress\nWhat he didn’t tell Congress:\nHe had already written the resolution before the “incident.”\nThe U.S. naval vessels were aiding ARVN in commando raids in North Vietnam at the time.\n He learned that the attack probably hadn’t occurred.\nThe U.S. navy was not on the “high seas” but in N. Vietnam’s 12 mile territorial limit.\n
- What Johnson told Congress\nWhat he didn’t tell Congress:\nHe had already written the resolution before the “incident.”\nThe U.S. naval vessels were aiding ARVN in commando raids in North Vietnam at the time.\n He learned that the attack probably hadn’t occurred.\nThe U.S. navy was not on the “high seas” but in N. Vietnam’s 12 mile territorial limit.\n
- What Johnson told Congress\nWhat he didn’t tell Congress:\nHe had already written the resolution before the “incident.”\nThe U.S. naval vessels were aiding ARVN in commando raids in North Vietnam at the time.\n He learned that the attack probably hadn’t occurred.\nThe U.S. navy was not on the “high seas” but in N. Vietnam’s 12 mile territorial limit.\n
- Kennedy’s advisors were clearly fighting a covert war by 1963. \n\nMacNamara has suggested that he believes Kennedy would have pulled the U.S. out, but evidence in inconclusive.\n\nJFK realizes Diem is a liability; offers quiet support to a Vietnamese military coup d’etat.\n\nThe coup results in the brutal murders of Diem and his brother\n\nThe Vietnamese generals overthrow one another. A relatively stable, but tyrannical government emerges. It is little better than Diem’s.\n
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- Nixon’s “secret” plan never materializes.\nHe involved us more.\n“Peace with Honor” We’ll win befoe we withdraw.\nExpansion:Cambodia invaded in 1970: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n Laos invaded in 1971: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n
- Nixon’s “secret” plan never materializes.\nHe involved us more.\n“Peace with Honor” We’ll win befoe we withdraw.\nExpansion:Cambodia invaded in 1970: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n Laos invaded in 1971: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n
- Nixon’s “secret” plan never materializes.\nHe involved us more.\n“Peace with Honor” We’ll win befoe we withdraw.\nExpansion:Cambodia invaded in 1970: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n Laos invaded in 1971: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n
- Nixon’s “secret” plan never materializes.\nHe involved us more.\n“Peace with Honor” We’ll win befoe we withdraw.\nExpansion:Cambodia invaded in 1970: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n Laos invaded in 1971: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n
- Nixon’s “secret” plan never materializes.\nHe involved us more.\n“Peace with Honor” We’ll win befoe we withdraw.\nExpansion:Cambodia invaded in 1970: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n Laos invaded in 1971: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n
- Nixon’s “secret” plan never materializes.\nHe involved us more.\n“Peace with Honor” We’ll win befoe we withdraw.\nExpansion:Cambodia invaded in 1970: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n Laos invaded in 1971: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n
- Nixon’s “secret” plan never materializes.\nHe involved us more.\n“Peace with Honor” We’ll win befoe we withdraw.\nExpansion:Cambodia invaded in 1970: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n Laos invaded in 1971: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n
- Nixon’s “secret” plan never materializes.\nHe involved us more.\n“Peace with Honor” We’ll win befoe we withdraw.\nExpansion:Cambodia invaded in 1970: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n Laos invaded in 1971: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n
- Nixon’s “secret” plan never materializes.\nHe involved us more.\n“Peace with Honor” We’ll win befoe we withdraw.\nExpansion:Cambodia invaded in 1970: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n Laos invaded in 1971: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n
- Nixon’s “secret” plan never materializes.\nHe involved us more.\n“Peace with Honor” We’ll win befoe we withdraw.\nExpansion:Cambodia invaded in 1970: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n Laos invaded in 1971: Ho Chi Minh Trail\n
- Nixon resigns over the Watergate Scandal in 1974.\n\nFord takes the helm.\n
- Nixon resigns over the Watergate Scandal in 1974.\n\nFord takes the helm.\n
- Nixon resigns over the Watergate Scandal in 1974.\n\nFord takes the helm.\n
- Nixon resigns over the Watergate Scandal in 1974.\n\nFord takes the helm.\n
- Nixon resigns over the Watergate Scandal in 1974.\n\nFord takes the helm.\n
- Nixon resigns over the Watergate Scandal in 1974.\n\nFord takes the helm.\n
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- Many U.S.-loyal South Vietnamese attempt to flee for fear of execution by the North.\n
- Many U.S.-loyal South Vietnamese attempt to flee for fear of execution by the North.\n
- Many U.S.-loyal South Vietnamese attempt to flee for fear of execution by the North.\n
- Many U.S.-loyal South Vietnamese attempt to flee for fear of execution by the North.\n
- Many U.S.-loyal South Vietnamese attempt to flee for fear of execution by the North.\n
- Many U.S.-loyal South Vietnamese attempt to flee for fear of execution by the North.\n
- Many U.S.-loyal South Vietnamese attempt to flee for fear of execution by the North.\n
- Many U.S.-loyal South Vietnamese attempt to flee for fear of execution by the North.\n
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- Diversion of capital to the war indirectly caused economic recession: 11% inflation and 12% unemployment!\n
- Diversion of capital to the war indirectly caused economic recession: 11% inflation and 12% unemployment!\n
- Diversion of capital to the war indirectly caused economic recession: 11% inflation and 12% unemployment!\n
- Diversion of capital to the war indirectly caused economic recession: 11% inflation and 12% unemployment!\n
- Diversion of capital to the war indirectly caused economic recession: 11% inflation and 12% unemployment!\n
- War Powers Act., 1973, passed over Nixon's veto, requires the President to\nnotify Congress within 48 hours of his use of military force in a foreign country or enlarging an ongoing conflict. \nThe President must secure Congressional approval if he intends to keep these troops overseas for more than 60 days. If he doesn't, he must withdraw the forces.\nCongress can pass a joint resolution to withdraw the troops before the 60 day deadline. (Each President since has denied its validity, though the issue has never been tested.)\n\nNo welcome home (shamed and ashamed), high unemployment, alcohol & drug abuse; poor care of disabled vets: underfunded vets hospitals, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Agent Orange health problems, birth defects in vets’ children. \n
- War Powers Act., 1973, passed over Nixon's veto, requires the President to\nnotify Congress within 48 hours of his use of military force in a foreign country or enlarging an ongoing conflict. \nThe President must secure Congressional approval if he intends to keep these troops overseas for more than 60 days. If he doesn't, he must withdraw the forces.\nCongress can pass a joint resolution to withdraw the troops before the 60 day deadline. (Each President since has denied its validity, though the issue has never been tested.)\n\nNo welcome home (shamed and ashamed), high unemployment, alcohol & drug abuse; poor care of disabled vets: underfunded vets hospitals, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Agent Orange health problems, birth defects in vets’ children. \n
- War Powers Act., 1973, passed over Nixon's veto, requires the President to\nnotify Congress within 48 hours of his use of military force in a foreign country or enlarging an ongoing conflict. \nThe President must secure Congressional approval if he intends to keep these troops overseas for more than 60 days. If he doesn't, he must withdraw the forces.\nCongress can pass a joint resolution to withdraw the troops before the 60 day deadline. (Each President since has denied its validity, though the issue has never been tested.)\n\nNo welcome home (shamed and ashamed), high unemployment, alcohol & drug abuse; poor care of disabled vets: underfunded vets hospitals, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Agent Orange health problems, birth defects in vets’ children. \n
- War Powers Act., 1973, passed over Nixon's veto, requires the President to\nnotify Congress within 48 hours of his use of military force in a foreign country or enlarging an ongoing conflict. \nThe President must secure Congressional approval if he intends to keep these troops overseas for more than 60 days. If he doesn't, he must withdraw the forces.\nCongress can pass a joint resolution to withdraw the troops before the 60 day deadline. (Each President since has denied its validity, though the issue has never been tested.)\n\nNo welcome home (shamed and ashamed), high unemployment, alcohol & drug abuse; poor care of disabled vets: underfunded vets hospitals, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Agent Orange health problems, birth defects in vets’ children. \n
- War Powers Act., 1973, passed over Nixon's veto, requires the President to\nnotify Congress within 48 hours of his use of military force in a foreign country or enlarging an ongoing conflict. \nThe President must secure Congressional approval if he intends to keep these troops overseas for more than 60 days. If he doesn't, he must withdraw the forces.\nCongress can pass a joint resolution to withdraw the troops before the 60 day deadline. (Each President since has denied its validity, though the issue has never been tested.)\n\nNo welcome home (shamed and ashamed), high unemployment, alcohol & drug abuse; poor care of disabled vets: underfunded vets hospitals, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Agent Orange health problems, birth defects in vets’ children. \n
- War Powers Act., 1973, passed over Nixon's veto, requires the President to\nnotify Congress within 48 hours of his use of military force in a foreign country or enlarging an ongoing conflict. \nThe President must secure Congressional approval if he intends to keep these troops overseas for more than 60 days. If he doesn't, he must withdraw the forces.\nCongress can pass a joint resolution to withdraw the troops before the 60 day deadline. (Each President since has denied its validity, though the issue has never been tested.)\n\nNo welcome home (shamed and ashamed), high unemployment, alcohol & drug abuse; poor care of disabled vets: underfunded vets hospitals, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Agent Orange health problems, birth defects in vets’ children. \n
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