In March of 1965, one of the most controversial wars in U.S. history began. In an attempt to limit the Soviet Union’s influence from the Cold War, President Lyndon B. Johnson sent the first few U.S. combat troops into South Vietnam to fight the spread of Communism from North Vietnam (Gombosi). With the usage of new chemical weapons and the use of guerrilla warfare, both sides experienced major damage and casualties. The result was the formation of organized resistance and movements pleading for their country to end its involvement. These movements actively changed the country and it’s attitude towards the war and future foreign battles.
The Vietnam War was a long, costly armed conflict in which the communist regime of North Vietnam, Viet Cong, …show more content…
The Protector’s voice brought major changes in government (Kington). On January 31, 1968, the Tet Offensive became a major turning point in the war. This was a surprise attack was highly successful against the U.S. and South Vietnamese troops and sparked intense waves through the anti-war movements. The movement has also gained faster traction during the Watergate scandal, an incident which undermined President Nixen’s authority and exposed corruption in the government. The ‘Hudson Plan’ also leaked out Nixon administration’s paranoia about its political enemies (Oxford UP). The publication of the first Pentagon Papers in 1971, revealed previously confidential details about the war’s conduct (History). Eventually, the U.S. withdrew the troops, leaving the ARVN and South Vietnam civilians somewhat capable to fend for themselves thanks to the Vietnamization policy (Marsico). Unfortunately Ho Chi Minh’s forces claim full control over the southern capital, Saigon at the end of the war. Further pushes from the movement also forced an end to the U.S’ all volunteer force that is currently in effect today (Kington). Finally, foreign policy was changed to address this …show more content…
Today, people are more skeptical of big corporations, of imperialism, and of capitalism. People involved in the movement expanded their open minded thinking, anti-racist, and anti-imperialist ideas. The movement brought in climate which kept the government’s ruling class from intervening in many future wars such as one in Angola (Montchair).
The Vietnam war was arguably the most controversial battle in United States history. U.S. Citizens ' rights, especially the minorities and poor, were taken away in the country 's failed attempt to 'contain ' the spread of Communism and stop the Soviet Union 's influence in the world. Harsh bombings and weapons incited more protest day by day until it reached pop culture and mainstream media. The Anti-Vietnam movement was empowered to reject the U.S. government 's involvement in another country 's problems and future events that gave it too much
The Vietnam War was a long, costly armed conflict in which the communist regime of North Vietnam, Viet Cong, …show more content…
The Protector’s voice brought major changes in government (Kington). On January 31, 1968, the Tet Offensive became a major turning point in the war. This was a surprise attack was highly successful against the U.S. and South Vietnamese troops and sparked intense waves through the anti-war movements. The movement has also gained faster traction during the Watergate scandal, an incident which undermined President Nixen’s authority and exposed corruption in the government. The ‘Hudson Plan’ also leaked out Nixon administration’s paranoia about its political enemies (Oxford UP). The publication of the first Pentagon Papers in 1971, revealed previously confidential details about the war’s conduct (History). Eventually, the U.S. withdrew the troops, leaving the ARVN and South Vietnam civilians somewhat capable to fend for themselves thanks to the Vietnamization policy (Marsico). Unfortunately Ho Chi Minh’s forces claim full control over the southern capital, Saigon at the end of the war. Further pushes from the movement also forced an end to the U.S’ all volunteer force that is currently in effect today (Kington). Finally, foreign policy was changed to address this …show more content…
Today, people are more skeptical of big corporations, of imperialism, and of capitalism. People involved in the movement expanded their open minded thinking, anti-racist, and anti-imperialist ideas. The movement brought in climate which kept the government’s ruling class from intervening in many future wars such as one in Angola (Montchair).
The Vietnam war was arguably the most controversial battle in United States history. U.S. Citizens ' rights, especially the minorities and poor, were taken away in the country 's failed attempt to 'contain ' the spread of Communism and stop the Soviet Union 's influence in the world. Harsh bombings and weapons incited more protest day by day until it reached pop culture and mainstream media. The Anti-Vietnam movement was empowered to reject the U.S. government 's involvement in another country 's problems and future events that gave it too much