Vietnam war
The American involvement in the Vietnam War was a waste of lives and money. In addition, it accomplished nothing for the American public as well as nothing for southern Vietnam. The United States involvement in the Vietnamese civil war was pointless. It created civil unrest among Americans and it cost an enormous price in many young lives and countless resources. The Vietnam War had originally started because of a long-standing conflict between France and Vietnam. After being defeated, France was forced to leave Vietnam after 100 years of colonial rule. A force of Nationalists under the direction of General Vo Nguyen Giap attacked French troops. (Karnow pg. 238). This battle made the French realize that they could not maintain their indochinese colonies any longer. France then signed the Geneva Peace Accords. (Johnson pg. 754). The Geneva Peace Accords were intended reunify North and South Vietnam. The United States did not agree with these terms, as they were worried that communism would spread. This was known as the “Domino Effect.” (Encyclopedia Americana). In 1955, with the help of massive amounts of American military, political, and economic aid, the Government of the Republic of Vietnam (GVN or South Vietnam)
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