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- 81: Thomas P. O'Neill
- ... vote that he regretted." (O'Neill 218) It was a yes vote on the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin Resolution that gave Lyndon Johnson full control over all military intervention in Vietnam. He did this because it was a time when Congress did what leadership asked, in fact there was not one descending vote in the house on this issue (414-0). Right away he had speculation that the White House might use this as a device to open up full scale war in Vietnam. Tip had many questions about the war in Vietnam, but at first stuck with the saying by Samuel Rayburn, "When it comes to foreign policy- support the Pres." His attitude changed. He felt if the U.S. was ...
- 82: The Story of Sweetheart of the Song of Tra Bong: The Use of Setting
- ... The Use of Setting Where does the story of Sweetheart of the Song Tra Bong take place? Upon reading the story, one would first assume that it takes place in Vietnam. Upon further examination, however, it becomes quite evident that it really takes place inside Rat Kiley's head. This isn't to declare the story false; instead, one should examine ... that Rat flexes upon the truth. "For Rat Kiley… facts were formed by sensation, not the other way around." (101) The story occurs in two separate but equally chaotic places: Vietnam, and Rat's head. The story intertwines between the two settings, and in order to completely grasp the idea behind them, one must first recognize, then separate and analyze the two settings. Upon the first reading of this work, the reader finds himself dropping into the story of a seemingly misplaced girl in Vietnam. The role of Rat Kiley seems somewhat minor and irrelevant. Upon the second and third times through, however, his role as the storyteller stands out. It becomes more evident ...
- 83: Lyndon B. Johnson
- ... Johnson found himself with not very good foreign relations. Though relations with the USSR were getting better, there was a big hole between the U.S. and France. Also, North Vietnam attacked U.S. Battleships in the Gulf of Tanken. A major event in Johnson's first year as president was Congressional passage of one of the largest civil rights bills ... the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Later on, Johnson made Robert C. Weaver head of HUD. He was the first black man to be elected to the cabinet. Vietnam The United States role in South Vietnam changed in 1965. In March United States planes began bombing military targets in North Vietnam. In June American forces started to fight. For most of the year the Johnson ...
- 84: The Presidential Election of 1972
- ... The Presidential election of 1972 had two strong candidates, President Richard Nixon and George McGovern. There were many issues which had a great deal of importance to the election. The Vietnam war and the stability of the economy at the time were two main factors. The election ended in one the largest political scandals in U.S. history, being the Watergate ... 22)3 McGovern knew, if he wanted to win, he had to focus on the important issues of 1972. There were four very important issues. These were the war in Vietnam, the economy, foreign policy, and defense. The two major ones were the war in Vietnam, and the economy. McGovern was sure that if he was elected president, he would be able to end the war. "We will be able to end the war by ...
- 85: The Crito
- ... a great threat for the United States during this time period, with much turmoil abound and the uneasiness regarding the Domino Theory the U.S. feared the worst for South Vietnam. Under the strong anti-Communist government of Ngo Dinh Diem the U.S put its diplomatic and massive economic aid behind them. Soon thereafter, clashes arose and the U.S was faced with the dilemma of sending troops in to South Vietnam or letting the South Vietnamese fend for themselves. There was much animosity in the U.S at this time especially amongst the young eighteen-year-olds that were eligible for the draft. In colleges all over the country students protested adamantly against the U.S. intervention in South Vietnam. However, the President Johnson feared that North Vietnam would eventually take over and decided to intervene regardless of public opposition (Encyclopedia Britannica 44). Despite the fact that U.S ...
- 86: “Homeless Veterans: Perspectives on Social Services Use”
- ... mean the obvious groups such as African-American, Native-American, Hispanic and so on, I believe that Veterans are a part of there own culture. The men who went to Vietnam seem to have somewhat of a connection; because of what they all have seen and went through in that war. I know people who went to Vietnam and people who have fought in other wars; the Vietnam veterans are not as willing to talk about experiences as are the others. I’m not saying that Vietnam is any worse than any other war, because any war ...
- 87: Richard Nixon
- ... at the convention and chose the governor of Maryland as his running mate. Vice-president Humphrey, his Democratic opponent, was placed under stress by Nixon from the unsuccessful war in Vietnam's effects. Nearly thirty-two million votes gave him a clear majority in the electoral college. The most important issue Nixon faced when he became president was the Vietnam war. The conflict between North Vietnam and South Vietnam began in 1959, and in 1964 there were reports that North Vietnam had attacked US vessels. Congress and President Johnson authorized the bombing of North Vietnam ...
- 88: Analysis Of The Crito
- ... a great threat for the United States during this time period, with much turmoil abound and the uneasiness regarding the Domino Theory the U.S. feared the worst for South Vietnam. Under the strong anti-Communist government of Ngo Dinh Diem the U.S put its diplomatic and massive economic aid behind them. Soon thereafter, clashes arose and the U.S was faced with the dilemma of sending troops in to South Vietnam or letting the South Vietnamese fend for themselves. There was much animosity in the U.S at this time especially amongst the young eighteen-year-olds that were eligible for the draft. In colleges all over the country students protested adamantly against the U.S. intervention in South Vietnam. However, the President Johnson feared that North Vietnam would eventually take over and decided to intervene regardless of public opposition (Encyclopedia Britannica 44). Despite the fact that U.S ...
- 89: Culture Clash
- ... family is your typical middle class American family, Ellen and Ben Matthews, owners of a home, a small business, two cars and three kids. The other family are refugees from Vietnam. Kim and Quang, Vietnamese newly weds in their 20's fleeing their own country with Kim's two sisters, Lan and Minh. This book is written through Ellen Matthews's point of view about their struggles, differences and how they coped with them. Ben Matthews was in the military and served some time in Vietnam. In this service time he has gained some experience dealing with Vietnamese people and he has a rough understanding of their culture and customs. He also has some unconscious guilt about America abandoning Vietnam, which is one of the reasons why Ellen believe he has signed up to sponsor a refugee family. The two families first met in August of 1975 at the ...
- 90: Closure At The Wall An Analysi
- Closure at the Wall In the novel In Country, Bobbie Ann Mason writes about a young woman and her uncle searching to heal their scars caused by the Vietnam War. Sam Hughes, the young woman and Emmett Smith, her uncle, travel to Washington D.C. in the summer of 1984. Their destination is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial or the Wall, possibly one of the nation's most dramatic monuments. Some come to the Wall in dedication, while others need to find answers or lay something ... home with gun shot wounds or list limbs, but according to Sam; he shows the effects of Agent Orange. The chemical, Agent Orange, was sprayed on the dense jungles in Vietnam to make the leaves fall off of the trees. American troops often got sprayed and later suffered from various conditions, such as, skin rashes, painful headaches, breathing problems and ...
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