Controversy and Criticism
Dec 26, 2015
The Vietnam War: Some context Up until the so-called Global War on Terrorism
began after the 9/11 attacks in late 2001 the Vietnam War was considered the most controversial military action in U.S. history.
Because many Americans so no direct threat to the U.S. by the Communists in North Vietnam this military conflict was considered very controversial.
Because the U.S. already had experience with two “Red Scares” (1920s and 1950s) the nation was well aware of the threat of communism.
Over 58,000 U.S. military personnel eventually died fighting in the Vietnam War. Four U.S. presidents acted as Commander-in-Chief during this “war.”
Complete the MS Word Chart I have provided to match this slide show.
Follow the instructions/directions I have provided in the top row boxes of the picture chart.
You are encouraged to also use the web for the pictures that have a * next to the photo descriptions at the top of each slide.
Napalm Girl*
*Conduct web based research on this award winning photo to understand its impact on U.S. public opinion of the Vietnam War
Murder/Execution of a Vietcong by Saigon Police Chief* [still image of a video]
*Conduct web based research on this controversial image to understand its impact on U.S. public opinion of the Vietnam War.
Kent State Massacre*
*Conduct web based research on this award winning photo to understand its impact on U.S. public opinion of the Vietnam War
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