A shocking and dreadful war began back in 1955, November 1st to be exact. Except, it was NOT a war. Vietnam was never a war, it was a conflict and the U.S. was never supposed to be in the battle, but they jumped in anyways which led to many internal and external problems for our veterans.
The American “war” in Vietnam was never only, or even primarily, about Vietnam. The Cold War, with the United States and its allies competing with the Soviets and the Chinese, shaped much of the American strategy in Vietnam. A pivotal period of U.S. involvement in Vietnam, punctuated by three important events. The Overthrow and Assassination of South Vietnam’s president Ngo Dinh Diem; President Kennedy’s decision on October 2nd to begin the withdrawal of
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Our misjudgments of friend and foe alike reflected our profound ignorance of history, and we have failed to recognize the limitations of modern, high-technology military equipment, forces and doctrine in confronting unconventional, highly motivated peoples movements.
We failed to draw congress and the American people into a full and frank discussion and debate of the pros and cons of a large scale U.S. military involvement. After the action go under way, we failed to retain popular support in part because we did not explain fully what was happening and why we were doing what we did.
Underlying many of these errors lay our failure to organize the top rank in an organization, of the executive branch to deal effectively with the extraordinarily complex range of political and military issues, involving the great risks and costs. Failure in one area contributed to or compounded failure in another. Each became a turn in a terrible
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Let’s start by making cards. Schools are making thank you cards for Veterans who has served. Don’t just say “Thank you for your service”, say more than that. Tell them how great flu you are to live in a free country and how you get an education, you get to be with your friends. Veterans helped everyone get to live that way, so say more than just thank you.
If you see a Veteran, or someone wearing a hat saying “I served Vietnam” “World War 2 Vet” etc. then go up to them. Shake their hand and talk for a little bit. Some Veterans like to talk about their war time stories. They like to know they have someone who knows what reason they fought for, even though some Vietnam Veterans didn’t know what the reason was. They like to know that their story can be passed on to others and we get to learn about how terrifying the war was.
Vietnam was never a war, it was a conflict and the U.S. was never suppose to be in the battle, but they jumped in anyways which led to many internal and external problems for our Veterans. All the facts about Vietnam, proves it was a conflict. And it wasn’t our soldiers choice, yet they were still to blame. Today let us respect these people like they should have in the first place, just by shaking their
Those who are veterans are those who fought in the wars and those who leaded the troops. Today we honor those who are no longer with us and those who are. We honor them because they fought and saved us from rivalries that were careless about us but our veterans stood up for us until we were safe. If you read history books about the american war you might’ve found that some men were under a lot of stress while training. But the thing that makes them special is they were the brave ones, some men didn’t meet the standards required but some men started training lifting those weights to meet those standards and try again. There are wise and caring people in the world and some times you may have to look for them because they are out
Our nation past was, well, not always perfect. Without some of our veterans, our country wouldn’t be as free as it is. Veterans continue to make our country a free country, which also makes it a better place to live in. Veterans stood up for our country; whether the ones forced to go during the draft, or the ones who voluntarily go. Whether the cause, they were always ready to go and fight for the people’s freedom. We really do see how great these people are, I mean, they risked their life for ours to be
Saying “The Pledge of Allegiance” and singing “The Star Spangled Banner” makes me feel so proud to live here. Listening to veterans tell stories about wars is so interesting. You wonder how they survived and how some are still willing to go out and fight. When you see a veteran, you realize that this is your home. These veterans have given me a life most people would love to have. These veterans stood up for what they believed in. I will never meet all of them, but I will never be able to express how thankful I am. These veterans are people we pass every day, they don’t expect a thank you. We lose about 1,000 World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam veterans everyday. They should be thanked a lot
One often misinterprets the true meaning of war, believing it is only a dispute that is ended through fighting. In fact, war is more than just fighting. It is a battle where many brave souls lose their lives for protecting the country they love. Many of the rights we have today would not have been possible without the sacrifice of many brave American soldiers. Instead of living in a tranquil and prosperous nation, we could be living in a nation that resembles countries such as Africa, living under poor conditions and extreme poverty. It is imperative to take into consideration that the veterans we have today have made an impact on our nation and we owe much of our respect to them. Not many people have the courage to take on the heavy and overwhelming duty of going to war, knowing that death is imminent. Along with that, many of them have experienced traumatizing moments that have scarred them for life. Because of this, there is much appreciation and respect inclined towards
The Vietnam War was one of the most deadliest wars in America, many were killed and even more injured. The war began because of America’s efforts to stop the spread of communism. The Vietcong may of won the war but America showed that we will not let communism spread, the domino theory come into effect, and America’s faults in our war program and way to attack the Vietcong. The war was lost but from a overview of the war America learned from their lose.
The men and women who helped shape the face of this country through their honor, legacy, and patriotism are those we call veterans. They are our dads, moms, uncles, aunts, brothers, sisters; they are our family. Yet, we constantly overlook their desire and passion for this country. The gratitude that they deserve is not shown towards them, as it should be. I thank all veterans for their
It is important to remember how much of daily life is affected by the work of veterans. Walking on streets, going to school, eating at restaurants, and hanging out with friends all depend on the service of veterans. They may not receive the proper amount of recognition from the younger generations, but their work is appreciated. In actuality, they gained vital information that can be shared with the future generations. They have gained respect and honor for their duty for our
The Vietnam War was a violent and costly war that needed many men to fight for its cause. These men are now known as the Vietnam veterans. Numerous veterans who fought in the war were injured or lost a comrade during battle. These soldiers fought to protect the United States and its people while risking their own lives. A lot of these brave men were either killed or injured and did not gain the
All military veterans make sacrifices, and fight courageously for our freedom. They protect our beloved county from disastrous peril. Veterans are one of the only reasons that we are safe, allowed to do what we want, and have free agency. They deserve to be honored and respected as amazing people who put aside everything for the country’s needs.
The Vietnam War began in 1954 after years of conflict stretching back to the 1940s between the communist regime of North Vietnam and South Vietnam. North Vietnam was attempting to make South Vietnam a communist country; since we are a democracy, the United States opposes the views of communist countries, and because we feared the spread of communism the United States became involved as an ally of South Vietnam. The war ended in 1975, resulting in disastrous effects on Vietnam and America. The assertion of the United States in this war rose controversy among Americans, and I disagree with our involvement in the Vietnam War because of the United States’ reasons to fight.
The Vietnam War was a conflict, which the United States involved itself in unnecessarily and ultimately lost. The basis of the conflict was simple enough: Communism vs. Capitalism, yet the conduct of the Vietnam War was complex and strategic, and brought repercussions which had never been seen before. The struggle between North and South had an almost inevitable outcome, yet the Americans entered the War optimistic that they could aid the falling South and sustain democracy. The American intentions for entering the Vietnam conflict were good, yet when the conflict went horribly wrong, and the resilient North Vietnamese forces, or Viet Cong' as they were known, refused to yield, the United States saw they were fighting a losing battle.
What would you do if you found out that the US government released toxic radiation in your neighborhood, or mixed LSD into your drink at the bar? These horrible crimes were committed by the US government, during the Cold War, against their own citizens, without consent. The Cold War was a battle between the two superpowers of the world, the United States of America and the Soviet Union. The two powers fought over economics and government, making it a war of ideas and a race for nuclear arms. The US thought that using their own citizens would be the best way to test out the mechanics; even though the experiments cause pain and death to innumerable people. Although the government denies that recompense is necessary, the victims of the US government’s crimes should be compensated because people were manipulated into participating, radiation experiments caused new disease, and the government broke the Nuremberg Code.
There are many ways that we can give back to our veterans and soldiers. These services can range from donating money or clothes to writing letters of thankfulness to them and praying for their safety in the battlefield. We should all feel entitled to do at least one work of service for these amazing people. You can not be too young to show your thankfulness. My way of giving back to the soldiers and country is by volunteering in my schools Beta Club organization. This club ensures that I. An learn and participate in ways that shape my state into a more functional environment. On matin Luther King Day of 2016, I volunteered with my club to paint murals around the downtown areas of Baton Rouge. I am so grateful to be given the opportunity to
Vietnam was a country divided into two by communism in the North and capitalism in the South. The Vietnam War, fought between the years 1959 and 1975, was, in essence, a struggle by nationalists in the north to unify the nation under a communist government. This was a long standing conflict between the two sides that had been occurring for years. It wasn’t until 1959 when the USA, stepped in, on the side of southern Vietnamese, to stop the spread of communism. It was a war that did not capture the hearts and minds of the American people as it was viewed as a war that the US army couldn’t win and so the government lost the peoples support for the war. This ultimately led to the withdrawal of the US army from Vietnam. Some people, like
- Complex Operations Cold War Do you think the Weinberger-Powell Doctrine should have guided the employment of U.S. forces during the 1990s? What are its strengths and weaknesses? Yes, the Weinberger-Powell Doctrine should have guided the employment of U.S. forces during the 1990s. The Vietnam War in many was was a disaster.