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The Vietnam War Ends

The Vietnam War Ends. (Chapter 29-4). One American’s Story. “Before he [Freddy] died he sent me a letter and said he was going to come back and take care of me and build a big house for us to live in. He never got that chance.”. America Withdraws.

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The Vietnam War Ends

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  1. The Vietnam War Ends (Chapter 29-4)

  2. One American’s Story “Before he [Freddy] died he sent me a letter and said he was going to come back and take care of me and build a big house for us to live in. He never got that chance.”

  3. America Withdraws KEY QUESTION - In what ways did the war change America? • 1972 Presidential Election (Vietnam War – still a major issue) • By promising peace, Nixon re-elected by a landslide • Peace Agreement • January 27th, 1973, in Paris, the U.S. and South Vietnam agreed on cease fire with North Vietnam and Viet Cong • March 29th – for the United States, the war was over. • The war continued for Vietnam; in 1975 North Vietnam launched a massive invasion of the South.

  4. American government sent money to help the South Vietnamese, but no troops. • April 30th – Communist forces captured Saigon (renamed Ho Chi Minh City) ending the war. • Many Vietnamese fled to the United States (by 2000 there were about 1.2 million Vietnamese-Americans) • The war caused terrible destruction and suffering – more than 1.5 million Vietnamese died.

  5. - American bombing and chemical spraying caused permanent damage to farmland and forests. • Southeast Asia left highly unstable – led to further war in Cambodia

  6. Legacy of the war at home • About 58,000 Americans died – more than 300,000 wounded • Many soldiers suffered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - they relived recurring flashbacks of the war • The public treated soldiers coldly • Twenty Sixth Amendment: (passed in 1971) lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 • Anyone old enough to be drafted should be allowed to vote • 1973 – the government ended the draft

  7. Vietnam War left the United States less willing to get involved in wars. • War Powers Act: (passed in 1973) limited the president’s war making powers • President must report to congress within 48 hours if troops have been sent in situation without declaration of war. • Troops may remain no longer than 90 days unless war is declared or congress approves • Military tactics have changed – U.S. forces prefer to enter with “overwhelming force” • This is intended to limit the number of American casualties

  8. In America’s invasion of Iraq, fear was expressed that this conflict could turn into another Vietnam. • U.S. citizens distrusted government leaders • American confidence in government was at a very low point. http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=1567728n

  9. What were the causes and effects of America’s involvement in the Vietnam War?

  10. The Memorial Wall http://thewall-usa.com/ And To Sum up the Vietnam War… http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/videos#vietnam

  11. Work Cited "In History: Fall Of Saigon - CBS News Video." Breaking News Headlines: Business, Dallek, Robert, Jesus Garcia, Donna M. Ogle, and C. Frederick Risinger. "What were the Entertainment & World News - CBS News. 07 Apr. 2010 <http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=1567728n>. causes and effects of America's involvement in the Vietnam War?" American history. Evanston, Ill.: McDougal Littell, 2008. 928. "Oregon Vietnam Memorial." N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Apr 2010. <http:// www.allamericanpatriots.com/files/images/2008-04-oregon-vietnam-veterans-memorial.jpg>. N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Apr 2010. <http://media.canada.com/idl/vasn/ 20070419/57446-18819.jpg>. N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Apr 2010. <http://www.winterhouse.com/blog/war02.jpg>.

  12. "Viet Cong." N.p., n.d. Web. 7 Apr 2010. <http://voxpublica.no/wp-content/ The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall Page. 07 Apr. 2010 <http://thewall-usa.com/>. uploads/2008/01/vietcong.jpg>. "Vietnam." N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Apr 2010. <http://www.listzblog.com/ sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/vienam.jpg>. "Vietnam Soldiers." N.p., n.d. Web. 6 Apr 2010. <http://www.vietnammemorial.com/ vietnam-soldiers-4.jpg>. "Vietnam War Video — History.com." The History Channel — Home Page. 07 Apr. 2010 <http://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/videos#vietnam>.

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