Notes
- Anti-war demonstrations became very popular in the U.S.
- President Nixon was elected in 1968 on a peace platform (Tricky Dicky)
- Nixon wanted to find a way out honourably
- Developed Vietnamization with help of Henry Kissinger and Henry Cabot-Lodge
- The plan had a two track formula
- 1.) Make the south well trained enough militarily that they could withstand the north on their own
- 2.) Strengthen the south’s government to attract a broader base
- Costs the U.S. 150 billion dollars
- 57, 939 men killed
- Loss of a country to Communism
- Limitations brought in on the President’s powers to wage war (Vietnam never declared a war)
- Made the U.S. look bad worldwide
- Conscription was ended in U.S.
Summary
After anti-war demonstrations became prominent on the home front President Nixon was elected on his promise to end the war in Vietnam. He withdrew ground troops and began bombing the north frequently. In addition the US supplied the south with training and supplies to continue the fight once their Vietnam efforts was complete.
Quotes
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.
Jimi Hendrix
Subjunctive Question
If the US had not pulled out with they have eventually resorted to the use of nuclear weapons?
After anti-war demonstrations became prominent on the home front President Nixon was elected on his promise to end the war in Vietnam. He withdrew ground troops and began bombing the north frequently. In addition the US supplied the south with training and supplies to continue the fight once their Vietnam efforts was complete.
Quotes
When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace.
Jimi Hendrix
Subjunctive Question
If the US had not pulled out with they have eventually resorted to the use of nuclear weapons?