Forrest Gump Vietnam War

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Twentieth Century America was a troublesome time and place for a person to be handicapped. Generalizations and segregation were huge all through the country at this time, however they were mostly present in the profound state of southern Alabama. The movie Forrest Gump, set in this sort of environment, is genuinely the best film ever. Forrest illustrates that great can overcome wicked and that love will overcome all. This film catches the viewer's attention with many real life events, for example, the role of Nathan Bedford Forrest in the establishing of the KKK and the questionable integration of the University of Alabama while making them understand that Forrest is in many ways more intelligent than others around him. At last, the viewer will begin to fall in love with Forest, who, in spite of his physical and mental imperfections, truly succeeds in life. …show more content…
The Vietnam War was One of the biggest events in Forrest Gump's life. Being one of the most controversial wars in U.S. history, it helped shape the identity of Modern liberalism in America. For Forest, however, the war matters because of the people: Bubba, Lt. Dan, and the greater part of the men he saved or saw perish.

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Forest lands a football scholarship at the University of Alabama despite being dismissed by an assistant coach as the “local idiot.” Forrest's uses his unbeatable speed to flee from the bullies who are chasing him in a truck, he sprints right through a high school football practice. Observing his speed, he quickly attracts the attention of college scouts. Born with many disabilities, Forest finds a way to persevere and become a highly decorated soldier. Sergeant Gump's awards and decorations included, the Medal of Honor, Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Expert rifleman Badge, and Republic of Vietnam Campaign

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